transaction value reported in August.rnThe purchase effectively doubles KazMunaiGaz's refining capacity and gives it access to 630 retail stations in southeastern Europe, France and Spain. KazMunaiGaz operates 300 service stations in Kazakhstan under the KazMunaiGaz brand. It does not plan to change the branding of the retail stations acquired in Europe, the spokesman said, adding that KazMunaiGaz did not plan to acquire the remaining 25% share in Rompetrol at this point. However, a statement by company chairman Uzakbai Karabalin, reported in the local press, said such an acquisition was possible in the future.
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