The electrolyzer is part of OMV Petrom’s SAF/HVO program, a total investment of EUR750 million: EUR560 million euros for the construction of the SAF/HVO unit and EUR190 million euros for the two green hydrogen production facilities.
”We are making progress on developing one of the largest green hydrogen production capacities in Romania. All components of the 20 MW electrolyzer have been delivered. In the coming period, deliveries will continue for the second green hydrogen project, with a capacity of 35 MW, reflecting the sustained progress of the investment”, said Radu Căprău, member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board for Refining and Marketing.
The 20 MW electrolyzer will produce about 3,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, obtained by electrolysis of water with energy from renewable sources. It will be used in the production processes, including for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
The equipment is supplied by Neuman & Esser (Germany), and the construction, logistics, component manufacturing and module assembly works at Petrobrazi are carried out by Kraftanlagen Romania, in partnership with local suppliers. The 20 MW project benefits from approximately 21 million euros in non-reimbursable funds through the PNRR.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)