OMV Petrom, majority-owned by OMV Aktiengesellschaft, has commenced the construction of a cutting-edge facility at its Petrobrazi refinery in southeastern Romania. The new plant will focus on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), aligning with the company's goals of decarbonization. The Petrobrazi refinery, located near Ploiesti City, is set to become a hub for sustainable fuel production. The project involves using various biofeedstocks such as used cooking oil and animal fats to manufacture 250,000 tonnes per year of SAF and HVO. Additionally, the plant will generate by-products like bio-naphtha and bio-LPG. One of its key features is the seamless integration with the existing refinery infrastructure, enabling efficient processes and adaptable production volumes. The €750 million investment includes a €190 million hydrogen plant with water electrolysis units capable of producing 8,000 tonnes per year of carbon-free green hydrogen. This green hydrogen will supply the majority of the hydrogen needed for the SAF-HVO production process. These initiatives are part of OMV Petrom's €11 billion Strategy 2030, emphasizing a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the energy transition in Romania.