Strategic Objective for Energy Efficiency: The Petromidia Cogeneration Plant
The Cogeneration Plant on the Petromidia platform is one of the most significant energy projects developed in Romania in recent years. It plays a key role in enhancing the operational efficiency of Romania’s largest refinery, Petromidia — also one of the most technologically advanced in Southeastern Europe.
Rompetrol Energy was established in 2012 with the specific purpose of developing and implementing the cogeneration project, a priority investment direction supported by the Kazakh-Romanian Energy Investment Fund (FIEKR).
The initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, through Midia Thermal Power Plant, focusing on Rompetrol/KMG International Group’s long-term commitment to remain a strategic investor in Romania and an active contributor to the modernization of the country’s energy sector and overall economic development.
Rompetrol Energy is majority-owned by the Kazakh-Romanian Energy Investment Fund, alongside its partners Rominserv and Midia Thermal Power Plant.
Brownfield Investment with Infrastructure Integration
The Cogeneration Project is a brownfield investment, based on the acquisition and modernization of the technological assets of the former Midia Thermal Power Plant, later renamed Midia Green Energy. In addition to upgrading the existing infrastructure, the project also integrates the plant’s specialized technical personnel, ensuring both operational continuity and the expertise needed to operate the new equipment efficiently.
Technological Performance and Energy Capacity
The cogeneration plant will be equipped with two Siemens SGT-750 gas turbines, renowned for their high efficiency and reliability, along with two heat recovery steam generators, seamlessly integrated into the production flow to maximize output and energy efficiency.
The plant will primarily use natural gas (approximately 75% of total fuel), supplemented by refinery gas generated from processing activities on the Petromidia platform. This fuel mix not only supports local energy and fuel production, but also helps reduce dependence on external energy sources.
To enable the efficient use of the natural gas, a 4-kilometer dedicated pipeline has been developed, connected to two independent supply sources, including domestic production from the Black Sea region. This infrastructure is designed to ensure long-term supply security and operational stability.
In parallel, the project will include the construction of a specialized system for gas compression, filtration, heating, and mixing, as well as two gas metering units (SRMs) to regulate flow and ensure optimal fuel quality for the production process.
Through this investment, Rompetrol is creating a sustainable model for integrating natural resources into the local fuel production chain, reinforcing Romania’s role in regional energy security.
The plant is expected to generate approximately 80 MW of electricity, of which 60–70 MW will be used to fully meet the energy needs of the Petromidia platform, along with the production of up to 180 tons/hour of technological steam, tailored to the industrial requirements of the refinery.
