Business Forum • 10 May, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Based on this agreement, OMV Petrom will supply approximately 800 GWh of green energy to 14 Saint-Gobain locations in Romania over the next five years, thus contributing to the Group's sustainability objectives and Saint-Gobain's decarbonisation efforts. Deliveries will begin in January 2026 with the power obtained from wind and photovoltaic sources.
With this investment, Saint-Gobain Romania will cover 100% of the energy needs at all its work points: Saint-Gobain Glass (Călărași), Saint-Gobain Isover (Ploiești), Saint-Gobain Rigips (Turda and Cheia), Saint-Gobain Weber (Turda, Brănești, Suceava), Duraziv (Popești Leordeni), Saint-Gobain Prime Glass Working (Vălenii de Munte) and Chryso Romania (Ariceștii Rahtivani).
”Through our Strategy 2030, we are committed to supporting the energy transition in Romania and in the region, with investments of around €11 billion until the end of this decade, of which about a third will support low and zero-carbon projects. We have taken important steps in developing a portfolio of power projects from renewable sources, which will gradually enter production in the coming years. We are very pleased to announce this agreement with Saint-Gobain - it is more than a contract for the sale of energy, namely it is a partnership for a low-carbon future for the Romanian industry,” said Franck Neel, Member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board responsible for Gas & Power.
”The agreement marks another milestone in Saint-Gobain's journey to reduce its emissions in scope 1 and 2 by 33% by 2030 – as compared to 2017 and to reach "net zero emissions" by 2050. We are honoured to have trustworthy partners like OMV Petrom by our side to continue our journey towards a greener future. At Saint-Gobain, we are prioritizing environmentally friendly energy sources, in parallel with the permanent streamlining of production processes to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption to make the world a more sustainable place to live in line with our purpose – Making the World A Better Home,” explained Ovidiu Păscuţiu, CEO Saint-Gobain Romania.
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
The company recorded €47.9 billion in sales in 2023, it has 160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries, and is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In Romania, Saint-Gobain supplies products and solutions from the Abrasives, Glass, Prime Glass Working, Sekurit, ISOVER, PAM, Rigips, Weber, Duraziv and Chryso ranges, employing aproximately 2000 people in 14 industrial sites located in Brănești, Călărași, Ploiești, Satu-Mare, Turda, Suceava, Vălenii de Munte, Popești Leordeni and Ariceștii Rahtivani.