The electrolyzer is expected to produce about 3,000 tons of green hydrogen per year through water electrolysis using energy from renewable sources. The hydrogen is set to be used in refinery processes, including for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

At Petrobrazi, OMV Petrom is developing two green hydrogen projects with a combined capacity of 55 MW. Alongside the 20 MW electrolyzer, a second project with a capacity of 35 MW is under development.

The equipment for the 20 MW project is supplied by Neuman & Esser of Germany. Construction, logistics, component manufacturing, and module assembly at Petrobrazi are carried out by Kraftanlagen Romania in partnership with local suppliers.

“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 wider SAF/HVO program at Petrobrazi involves a total investment of €750 million, including €560 million for construction of the SAF/HVO facility and €190 million for the two green hydrogen production facilities. The facility is designed for an annual capacity of 250,000 tons.

Construction works on the SAF/HVO facility started last year and are progressing according to plan. OMV Petrom said the two green hydrogen projects are expected to produce around 8,000 tons per year and support SAF and HVO production from vegetable oils and waste oils. These fuels can reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 65% over their entire life cycle.

Source  :   Hydrogentechworld