Saint-Gobain invests in renewable energy for Romanian glass sites

Published 8th May, 2024 by Jess Mills

The renewable electricity contract will help Saint-Gobain reduce its carbon footprint in Romania.

Saint-Gobain has signed a five-year renewable electricity supply agreement in Romania with OMV Petrom.

This contract covers the purchase of green electricity from wind and photovoltaic sources provided by energy supplier OMV Petrom and will start in January 2026.

OMV Petrom will provide around 800 GWh of green electricity for a period of five years.

This contract, combined with a photovoltaic park currently in the final stage of development at the Călărași glass plant, will cover 100% of Saint-Gobain’s electricity needs in Romania.

Saint-Gobain Romania has 14 industrial sites in the country, covering glass, insulation, plasterboard, and construction chemicals activities.

This contract is the second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed by Saint-Gobain in Romania, which will help the group reduce its carbon footprint in the country.

Jess Mills

Glass International Deputy Editor

Jess is the Deputy Editor of Glass International magazine. She has been training in creative and professional writing since 2017, earning her degree in 2020. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, Jess worked as a freelance writer for a variety of companies and publications.