OMV Petrom, the largest energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, is expanding its activity in the bitumen field, through two strategic partnerships with Romanian companies to support the development of road infrastructure in Romania, the company reported in a press release on Wednesday."We all want the road infrastructure in Romania to be extensive, modern and of high quality, and the availability of bitumen is essential. That is why we aim to double the amount of bitumen for the Romanian market by increasing storage capacity and by introducing a premium product which is the key for long last heavy traffic roads. In this regard, we have signed partnerships with two Romanian companies," according to Radu Caprau, member of the OMV Petrom Executive Board, responsible for Refining and Marketing.OMV Petrom will collaborate with Unicom Holding of Galati to increase its storage capacity. Thus, the delivery time will be reduced to less than 24 hours.In addition, OMV Petrom will collaborate with Bitum Truck of Bucharest to produce OMV Petrom Starfalt PmB, a premium polymer modified bitumen."The product is essential for sustainable, long lasting construction of roads and highways. The asphalt mixes that contain OMV Petrom StarfaltŽ PmB are characterized by increased longevity, high stability, very good deformation stability and high resistance to cracking caused by low temperature and fatigue. In addition, asphalt mixes are 100% reusable after end of life," according to OMV Petrom.OMV Starfalt PmB is a bituminous binder modified with elastomer, obtained based on a technology developed in OMV laboratories. The production process is patented by OMV, with nearly 40 years of experience in PmB production and will be replicated in Romania.
Dacia Bigster has been included in the shortlist for the title of Car of the Year 2026, running against Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4, and Skoda Elroq. To be included in the shortlist, the seven cars had to receive the approval of 59 jurors from 23 countries. Cars […]
Timișoara-born Jecza Gallery will open Fractal Topologies of Infinity, an exhibition that brings into dialogue the works of Constantin Flondor and Mirel Vieru, at Scânteia+ at Casa Presei Libere in Bucharest. The exhibition, curated by Maria Rus Bojan, marks the opening of the gallery’s permanent space in the capital. “This inauguration marks the beginning of a […]
A song with lyrics by Radu Gyr, an interwar poet connected to the far-right and antisemitic Legionary Movement, was performed on October 30 by the “Tronos Junior” Choir in Romania’s new National Cathedral. The incident led to numerous reactions and condemnations, but was rejected by the Church. The controversial event took place on the Day […]
Bistriţa, a city in northern Romania and a former Saxon burg, has been included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), in the newly-established category of Architecture. This creative field adds to the seven existing ones: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music. Bistriţa is one of 58 cities that […]
Real estate developers building residential projects in Bucharest’s District 1 will now be required to contribute financially to the construction of elementary schools in areas lacking educational facilities, the district’s City Hall announced on October 31, Profit.ro...
A bipartisan group of senior members of the United States Congress is preparing legislation to block the Pentagon’s plan to downsize the American military presence in Romania and other NATO outposts along the alliance’s eastern flank,
