Construction works on the two Gazprom-branded gas stations began at the end of April and they are yet another step into the expansion of the Russian giant into Romania.
Works started on April 29 and are due for completion at the end of June according to the billboard at the entrance to the construction site. The beneficiary is NIS Petrol, the company NIS uses to operate in Romania.
Oil companies are vying over the two highways in Romania and city exits, because these are the spots that generate the highest sales. Almost all oil companies operating in Romania, such as Lukoil, Petrom, OMV, Agip and MOL have gas stations by the Bucharest-Pitesti highway.
Building a gas station normally takes about EUR1 million, but the investment may vary with the size or services available at a specific station. According to the latest data available, Gazprom has five gas stations in Romania at the moment.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)