Rompetrol petrol stations target business worth 570m euros

Rompetrol Downstream, which operates Rompetrol”s petrol stations network, estimates a 37% increase in its turnover for this year against the one seen in 2005. The plan to boost its business is based on projects to expand its own fuel distribution network from over 90 to some 120 units, of the petrol chain under “Partener Rompetrol brand”, which will reach 250 units (110% more than last year). It is also based on sales of fuels, say Rompetrol officials. The expansion of the petrol stations chain will focus on the Western, Northern (Banat, Maramures)and central areas of the country, as well as Bucharest. Investments will this year reach over 55 million dollars (46 million euros) – 43 million dollars (35 million euros) will be allocated for the building of 30 new stations and modernising another 130 petrol stations taken from the Partener system. The remaining sum is dedicated to increasing quality and diversifying services offered to customers in 45 outlets, by implementing the new concept of stores in Rompetrol stations, under the “Hei” brand. ZF