Rompetrol Rafinare (BVB: RRC) has completed the mechanical works included in the planned turnaround of the two operated refineries \u2013 Petromidia N\u0103vodari and Vega Ploie\u0219ti, a company press release announced.\u00a0The company ranks as the country\u2019s largest fuel producer, refining oil imported from Kazakhstan through the Novorossiysk port in Russia.<\/p>\n
Petromidia refinery is one of the most modern in the Black Sea region and represents approximately 40% of the refining capacity in Romania.<\/p>\n
The amount of crude oil processed by Petromidia refinery increased by 27% y\/y to 5.89 million tonnes in 2025, while the smaller refinery Vega (which produces special products such as bitumen) processed 35% y\/y more crude oil (395 thousand tonnes). The output of gasoline\/petrol increased by 35% y\/y to 1.7 million tonnes, while the output of diesel and jet fuel increased by only 27% y\/y to 3.1 million tonnes. The company exported 39% of its output.<\/p>\n
In the coming days, the refineries will return to optimal capacity, a process that is very important and carried out in stages, in full compliance with all safety and workplace security standards. Rompetrol Rafinare also says.<\/p>\n
The refineries operated by Rompetrol Rafinare will soon resume their efforts to supply petroleum products, helping stabilise the national market in a challenging context for both producers and consumers, the company assured.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The technological shutdown was carried out according to a precise schedule, with general turnarounds planned at 4-year intervals and intermediate shutdowns at 2-year intervals. These turnarounds are necessary to ensure safe operation, the continuity of technological processes, and environmental protection.<\/p>\n
The significant shareholders of Rompetrol Rafinare SA are KMG International (54.63% \u2013 direct and indirect) and the Romanian state through the Ministry of Energy (44.7%).<\/p>\n