Romania's Petromidia refinery starts production of new premium polymerRomania-based Petromidia refinery, part of KMG International group, has started producing a new polymer grade — a polypropylene copolymer, Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company KazMunayGas said Thursday.The new product was launched following modernization of equipment at the refinery's existing polypropylene unit.During initial production tests conducted in February 2026, the unit produced about 187 tonnes of copolymer, including the licensed grade J730 and a new grade, RRCP25, developed by the company. The tests confirmed the unit's stable operation and that the product meets customer requirements."The unit's maximum copolymer production capacity reaches 140–144 tonnes per day, opening additional opportunities to expand the refinery’s product portfolio and increase the share of higher value-added products," the company said in a statement.Following scheduled maintenance at the refinery and the unit's restart planned for April 2026, the facility intends to begin regular copolymer production.The company said polypropylene copolymers offer greater impact resistance, flexibility and low-temperature durability compared with conventional polypropylene. They are widely used in the production of plastic containers and boxes for industrial use and automotive components.KazMunayGas is Kazakhstan's national operator for hydrocarbon exploration, production, refining and transportation, representing state interests in the oil and gas sector.KMG International, a subsidiary of KazMunayGas registered in Romania, operates more than 1,300 retail outlets in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria and Georgia under the Rompetrol brand and owns the Petromidia refinery. (ICE ALMATY)

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