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.
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate, recorded a turnover of 162.3 million euros in the first half of 2025, up 15% year-on-year (YoY), and a gross profit of 59.8 million euros, up 12% YoY, while the net profit stood at 49.6 million euros, up 8% […]
The Romanian government adopted on Thursday, August 28, the ordinance by which the annual road vignette for cars increases from EUR 28 to EUR 50. At the same time, fines will be doubled starting the second week of September, Biziday.ro reported. The provisions of this ordinance shall enter into force within 10 days from the date […]
Ricky Martin will perform in Bucharest on December 16 as part of his Ricky Martin Live 2025 world tour, bringing his high-energy show to Romexpo Hall. The international superstar, known for fusing Latin rhythms with pop and global influences, is set to deliver a vibrant performance in Romania, according to the organizers. During the Bucharest […]
Romania’s famous George Enescu International Festival is set to expand in 2025 across the country and in the Republic of Moldova. Alongside the main program held in the capital, in emblematic halls such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the Radio Hall, the Bucharest National Opera, the Bucharest National Theatre, and others, the Enescu Festival reaches over […]
Three Turkish citizens, including the alleged coordinator of recent shootings in Bucharest's Old Town, have been detained by Romanian police while attempting to leave the country. The three were stopped near the Nădlac border crossing, located in western Romania, after police set up several checkpoints...
The Romanian frigate ‘Regina Maria’ has departed from the Black Sea port of Constanța to take command of NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian for the second time in five years, the Naval Forces announced. The NATO task group will also include a Croatian naval vessel, an Italian submarine, and a Portuguese Air Force aircraft. The Romanian […]
