- The turnaround will last six weeks and cost €80 million.
- Approximately 6,000 people and 25 main contracting companies are involved.
- Modernization includes replacing coke drums and checking over 600 pieces of equipment.
- Previous turnaround was in 2018; the next is planned for 2028.
Turnaround Overview
OMV Petrom has initiated a six-week general turnaround at the Petrobrazi refinery, halting operations during this period. The company has allocated approximately €80 million for this extensive project.
Scope and Scale
The turnaround involves over 2 million hours of operations, including more than 20 modernization projects and numerous technical checks and inspections. Approximately 6,000 people and 25 main contracting companies, over 80% of which are Romanian, will participate.
Technical Details
Key tasks include technical expertise on over 600 pieces of equipment, checks on over 1,400 safety valves, pressure tests on approximately 6,000 pipes, and inspections of electrical and automation equipment. Modernization efforts will also replace the coke drums.
Timeline and Future Plans
The previous turnaround occurred in 2018, and the next is scheduled for 2028. OMV Petrom has invested around €2 billion in the Petrobrazi refinery from 2004 to 2022, with one-third aimed at reducing environmental impact.
