OMV Petrom Signs EPCC Contract for First Large-Scale Solar Project in Isalnita

OMV Petrom has signed an EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Execution, and Commissioning) contract for its Ișalnița solar project, marking a significant milestone in the company’s renewable energy journey.

This contract covers the construction of a photovoltaic park with an installed capacity of approximately 89 MWp, a 110 kV power station for grid connection, and operation and maintenance for two years after commissioning.

The contract was awarded to a consortium of Romanian companies: Actual Connect S.R.L., Global Technical Systems S.A., Bit Invest S.R.L., and Alpin Sun S.R.L., which bring over 700 MW of photovoltaic experience across countries including Belgium, Germany, and Romania.

Franck Neel, OMV Petrom’s Executive Board Member for Gas & Power, emphasized the importance of this contract, stating, “The signing of this contract marks a significant moment for our company, the start of the actual construction of the first large photovoltaic project fully developed by OMV Petrom. This project underlines our commitment to the renewable energy sector and demonstrates our ability to be leaders in the energy transition in Romania.”

The Ișalnița photovoltaic park, located in Dolj County, Romania, is expected to produce about 130 GWh annually. Construction is set to begin soon, with completion and commissioning planned for the first half of 2026.

This project aligns with OMV Petrom’s ambition to build a 2.5 GW renewable energy portfolio. As part of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), OMV Petrom has also submitted a proposal for a 36 MWh Ba