OMV Petrom, one of the largest integrated energy producers in South-Eastern Europe, has announced the restart of fuel production at the Petrobrazi refinery, after a 20-day planned shutdown.
During this period, regular inspections and maintenance activities were carried out, catalysts and various equipment and components were replaced as part of the refinery’s efficiency improvement initiatives. These actions are essential to ensure that the installations continue to operate safely, efficiently, and with respect for the environment.
"The planned activities involved maintenance works and investments of around €20 million and reflects our commitment to produce fuels responsibly, with care for the people, the environment and the community. We thank the community for its support and trust, and to our partners for their dedication and professionalism. Every day, we remain committed to ensuring that the Petrobrazi refinery – a pillar of the regional economy for over 90 years – continues to stand as a model of safe and responsible operations,” said Radu Caprau, Member of the Executive Board of OMV Petrom, responsible for Refining and Marketing.
During the refinery shutdown, the catalyst in the diesel hydrotreater unit was replaced, along with other catalysts across various installations, to uphold the high quality standards of the fuels produced at Petrobrazi.
Such inspections and maintenance works are carried out regularly, at least once every two years, and include works such as cleaning deposits from the DAV – atmospheric and vacuum distillation unit – which plays an important role in the production of gasoline and diesel – as well as from the coker unit.
To carry out the planned activities, the refinery team was supported by over 25 main contractors and more than 50 subcontractors, with an average of approximately 1300 people working on-site each day.
In total, over 230 pieces of equipment, 350 pipelines, and 650 reinforcements were inspected and repaired, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the refinery.