Lukoil launched production of advanced polymer-bitumen binders at its nizhny novgorod refinery. The commissioning took place on July 29, 2021 in the city of Kstovo (Nizhny Novgorod region). By launching this unit, LUKOIL takes another step towards improving Russian motorways and implementing federal programs aimed at the development of the road construction industry. The new production unit with annual output of over 150,000 tonnes will allow to expand LUKOIL's bitumen products range by introducing modern modified products and innovative polymer-bitumen binders. A significant increase in roadway pavement lifetime will be achieved by applying these products, as well as the unique technology of manufacturing rubber asphalt concretes with addition of crumb rubber produced from recycled auto tyres. Commissioning of the facility is another stage in the development of the bitumen cluster of the Nizhny Novgorod refinery. Over the last few years, the refinery saw opening of a bitumen products loading terminal and a research center.