KMG International (Rompetrol) has implemented a comprehensive energy consumption optimization program at the Petromidia and Vega refineries, in the context of the current conditions in the National Energy System and the pressure on the network in the Dobrogea area, following the shutdown of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.

The measures, applied in stages starting August 5, aim to reduce consumption during peak periods, without affecting current activities and technological processes. These include optimizing operational programs, rescheduling activities outside critical periods, and adjusting auxiliary consumption. The measures already in place allow for a reduction in the electrical load by approximately 5 MW during peak periods.

An example is the coking plant at Petromidia, where the petroleum coke cutting operation is optimized to be performed outside the critical period of 19:00–23:00. Thus, the electrical load is reduced by approximately 2.2 MW, without impact on the technological process.

The cogeneration plant operated by Rompetrol Energy has a capacity of approximately 80 MW and ensures the electrical energy needs of the Petromidia platform, estimated, depending on the operating regime, between 60 and 70 MW. By optimizing consumption during peak periods, the additional available energy will be delivered to the SEN, contributing to balancing the Dobrogea network.

Under conditions of optimal operation of the cogeneration plant, it permanently delivers between 8 and 10 MW to the national system, in the critical interval 19:00–23:00. With the optimization of consumption at the Petromidia refinery level, but also due to constant investments in the automation and modernization of the facilities, Rompetrol Energy has the capacity to increase deliveries to the SEN by over 50%, reaching over 13 MW during critical consumption intervals.

Additionally, starting August 22, the Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) facility will enter a planned shutdown procedure, after ensuring the necessary stocks for customers. The measure will allow for an additional reduction in energy consumption of approximately 8 MW.

At the distribution network level, KMG International is optimizing the consumption of charging stations for electric vehicles and recommends users to charge outside the 19:00–22:00 interval.

All actions are implemented in such a way as not to affect refining and distribution activities. The priority of the KMGI Group remains maintaining the Petromidia and Vega refineries in optimal operating parameters and at high production levels, in order to ensure the availability of fuels on the domestic market.