Aberdeen, UK – John Wood Group PLC (Wood) announced a landmark contract with OMV Petrom to transform the Petrobrazi refinery in Romania into Southeast Europe’s first major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility.
This project follows the successful completion of front-end engineering and design (FEED) by Wood. Under the new engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) contract, Wood will install a state-of-the-art bio-hydrotreater unit and associated storage facilities, enabling the production of SAF and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at the refinery. Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology will be at the core of this transformation.
SAF production at the Petrobrazi refinery aligns with the European Commission’s ambitious targets of achieving 6% SAF at EU airports by 2030 and 70% by 2050. SAF reduces CO2 emissions significantly compared to traditional fossil kerosene, playing a pivotal role in aviation’s journey to decarbonization.
“This significant contract award builds on our longstanding relationship with OMV Petrom. We are proud to continue partnering with them to futureproof their infrastructure and enable the production of low-carbon fuels.”
Ken Gilmartin, CEO of Wood, stated:
“This significant contract award builds on our longstanding relationship with OMV Petrom. We are proud to continue partnering with them to futureproof their infrastructure and enable the production of low-carbon fuels.
“We have deep knowledge of our clients’ assets through decades of proven project delivery. This, combined with our world-class engineering and execution expertise, positions Wood to successfully complete this project and establish Petrobrazi as the first major producer of sustainable fuels in Southeast Europe.”
The Petrobrazi refinery upgrades mark a milestone for the region and set a new standard for sustainable fuel production, highlighting Wood’s commitment to low-carbon innovation and infrastructure development.
