Constanta terminal expands storage and logistics capacity
Romanian petroleum distributor JT Grup Oil has commissioned a €28 million fuel terminal at the Port of Constanta, aimed at expanding storage and logistics capacity for regional petroleum trading. The project was developed through wholly owned subsidiary JT Terminal Constanta. The facility is part of a transition from fuel distribution toward a broader infrastructure-backed trading business.
The terminal includes eight storage tanks with a combined capacity of 31,500 tonnes. Based on stock rotation and commercial utilisation, it could handle up to one million tonnes of petroleum products annually.
Multimodal handling for maritime, rail and road flows
The investment is designed to support multiple transport modes for receiving, storing and redistributing petroleum products. Operations can be carried out through maritime, rail and road networks. This setup is intended to reduce dependence on any single transport channel while improving distribution flexibility.
The infrastructure can accommodate barges carrying between 3,000 and 9,000 tonnes. It can handle 16 railway tank cars simultaneously on two tracks and process up to 100 road tankers per day.
Regional role of Constanta and plans beyond the port
Constanta is described as Romania’s main Black Sea port, giving the investment a broader regional dimension. The port functions as an entry point for petroleum products and other commodities moving toward Central and Southeast European markets. Additional terminal capacity is expected to support higher trading volumes, strategic stock management and cooperation with international counterparties.
For JT Grup Oil, the commercial objective is to capture a larger share of the value chain by combining fuel procurement, storage, logistics and distribution. Financial outcomes are linked to throughput volumes, storage tariffs, inventory financing costs and the ability to secure long-term commercial relationships.
Bitumen and Danube projects extend the logistics network
The company is planning further infrastructure investment beyond Constanta. A dedicated bitumen terminal is being prepared, while another petroleum facility is under development at Dubova near Orșova in Mehedinți county along the Danube.
The Danube project is expected to handle approximately 20,000 tonnes per month, strengthening access to inland trading routes. Together, the three facilities are intended to form a broader petroleum logistics network connecting maritime and river transport with regional fuel distribution.
