A new Rompetrol gas station in Chisinau

Rompetrol Moldova, the local subsidiary of the KMG International Group, opened recently a new gas station in Chisinau, located in the Ciocana district – 25 Mircea cel Bătrân Blvd.

Currently, the company operates in the capital of the Republic of Moldova a number of 39 Rompetrol gas stations.

“Rompetrol during 2018 kept on increasing its presence in Moldova, by opening new gas stations and positioning itself as one of the major fuel suppliers at the national level. The appreciation of Rompetrol products and services by our customers, leaded us to opening of 11 new gas stations over the past two years, and involvement of more than 900 our employees keep us closer to them”, said Serghei Sevcenco, General Manager of Rompetrol Moldova.

New gas station was designed and built in line with the new concept of Rompetrol stations, with a total surface of about 2,600 square meters, which aims to create a distinctive environment, by combining the needs and expectations of customers with the best technical solutions.

Located in the city, the station offers through its shop and café a place for relaxation and gathering for the clients. The area of over 200 square meters, allocated to cafe and shop, is the largest in the Rompetrol network, plus an outdoor terrace of about 110 square meters.

To speed up the fuel supply, gas station is equipped with 3 multiproduct pumps including liquefied petroleum gas (2 pumps with 10 pistols and one pump with 8 pistols), that provides customers the Efix and EfixS fuels produced by Petromidia Navodari - the largest refinery in Romania and one of the most modern in the Black Sea region.

 “The investment will have a social impact, both through the 15 newly created jobs and through local taxes generated by the station operation.”, adds Serghei Sevcenco.

From 2002 until now, Rompetrol has become one of the most important and appreciated brands in the Republic of Moldova, Efix fuel being a standard of quality for all drivers in the Black Sea region.      

The Efix range of fuels and Rompetrol card - that entered the local market in 2008, the implementation of the new concept and the opening of new stations allowed the company to reach 24% of retail market share in 2018. The company currently operates a network of 84 gas stations, 61 stores affiliated to Rompetrol stations, and 61 LPG distribution points.      

The Group’s subsidiary became the most important supplier of oil and gas products in Moldova, due to its two depots in Chisinau and Giurgiulesti.

"With the opening of this station, KMG International continues its development not only in Romania, but also in the countries of presence - Republic of Moldova, Georgia and Bulgaria. The experience and know-how accumulated and tested by the Group in Romania are transposed and offered later to our customers from other countries. In the next period, we will pay a special attention to the development of non-fuels products and services in our stations, where we believe there is a major potential for Moldova, Bulgaria and Georgia, "said Vlad Rusnac, Chief Retail Officer of KMG International.

At the regional level, the Group operates around 1,100 fuel distribution points in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria and Georgia, being a major supplier of oil products to partners in the region (Turkey, Serbia or Greece). Rompetrol Rafinare - the operator of the Petromidia Navodari and Vega Ploiesti refineries, was also Romania's largest exporter of petroleum products in 2018.
 

Communication and PR Department

KMG International