Rompetrol Rafinare SA is a leading Romanian company engaged in oil refining, petrochemical production, and related downstream activities. It operates two of Romania's four functional refineries: Petromidia in Năvodari, the largest and most modern refining facility in Southeast Europe, and Vega in Ploiești, the country's oldest refinery with over 120 years of history, specializing in bitumen, n-hexane, and solvents as Romania's sole producer of polymer-modified bitumen and n-hexane.
The company maintains the only petrochemical division in Romania, producing a range of fuels including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as petrochemical products. It processes significant volumes of crude oil, primarily from Kazakhstan, and supplies domestic and export markets in the Black Sea region. Through subsidiaries, it also engages in fuel distribution via the Rompetrol network.
Rompetrol Rafinare SA is majority controlled by KMG International N.V., part of Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas Group, holding approximately 54.63% of shares directly and indirectly. The Romanian State, via the Ministry of Energy, owns about 44.7%, with the remainder held by minority shareholders. The company is publicly listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (ticker: RRC) and has received substantial investments exceeding USD 2.7 billion since 2007 for modernization and capacity expansion.
Headquartered in Navodari, Constanța County, it employs approximately 1,900 people and plays a key role in Romania's energy sector, contributing significantly to the state budget as one of the largest taxpayers. The company focuses on operational efficiency, sustainability initiatives such as renewable energy projects, and integration into the international value chain of its parent group.
Official website: rompetrol.com
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