“By developing this new grade, we are responding to the increasing demand for premium polymers on both the Romanian and regional markets. It is a major step forward for our company and will bring significant progress to the country’s only petrochemical division, providing real support to Romania’s major industry sectors,” stated Sorin Graure, General Manager of Rompetrol Rafinare.
The copolymer is produced in the Polypropylene (PP) unit, which required a series of major technical adaptations and reconfigurations. The process included detailed equipment configuration, system testing, and adjustments, ensuring that production parameters were optimized for the new product while maintaining high-quality standards.
The automotive industry is the main consumer, using the copolymer to manufacture products that require high resistance and flexibility. Significant volumes are also used in the food industry and in specialized applications requiring advanced technical properties.
In the food sector, this type of grade is used for boxes, trays, and packaging intended for refrigerated products. Both the copolymer and the other grades produced by Rompetrol Rafinare and used by manufacturers comply with all EU food safety regulations.
During the initial production tests conducted at the end of February, the unit produced approximately 187 tons of copolymer, with annual production estimated at 11,000 tons.
In 2025, the petrochemical division processed 114 thousand tons of raw materials (propylene and ethylene), an increase compared to 2024, driven by the restart of the low‑density polyethylene (LDPE) unit after a one‑and‑a‑half‑year shutdown.
As a result, total polymer production in 2025 reached 85 thousand tons, most of which was supplied to the domestic market.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)