Rompetrol Rafinare has successfully completed the mechanical works as part of the planned overhaul of the two refineries it operates - Petromidia Năvodari and Vega Ploiești, the company announced.
Over the next few days, the refineries will return to full capacity, a very important process carried out in a phased manner, respecting all safety and security rules.
The overhaul involved a total of more than 700 specific maintenance works, catalyst changes in six main installations, checks on around 900 pieces of equipment (static, dynamic and electrical), as well as inspections and tests on almost 1,200 pipelines.
Another objective successfully achieved during the overhaul was the recertification and extension of operating authorizations from the competent authorities - ISCIR and CNCIR. We appreciate the constant support of the authorities, which facilitated the completion of the works within the deadline estimated by the company.
The works were carried out with the support of more than 2,500 people - specialists from the company, the general contractor (Rominserv) and the 45 companies involved, with extensive experience in the field.
Thus, the refineries operated by Rompetrol Rafinare will resume, as soon as possible, their efforts to supply petroleum products, which will contribute to stabilizing the national market in a difficult context for both producers and consumers.
The technological shutdown was carried out on the basis of a precise schedule, with general overhauls scheduled every 4 years and technological shutdowns carried out every 2 years for intermediate works. These overhauls are absolutely necessary to ensure safe operation, continuity of technological processes and environmental protection.
The significant shareholders of Rompetrol Rafinare SA are KMG International (54,63% - directly and indirectly) and the Romanian State through the Ministry of Energy (44,7%).