Hydrotreatment plant shut down

Today, 13th October 2006, PKN ORLEN shut down its Hydrotreatment plant in order to replace worn elements. The shut down of the unit has been scheduled for approx. 12 days, until the replacements are complete and final tests carried out. The facility’s overhaul will be performed within a record pace, given that the standard period for such work is normally around 18 days. Given the above circumstances, PKN ORLEN has prepared a precise overhaul work-schedule together with different scenarios for the operations of other units.

More

Reg. Mazeikiu Nafta

Today at approximately 2:30 p.m. Lithuanian time a fire broke out in the Mażeikiu Nafta refinery, damaging a vacuum pipe tower distillation column. The are no casualties. The impact of the fire is yet undetermined. Although PKN ORLEN is not yet the formal owner of Mażeikiu Nafta, we will offer our assistance in coping the effects of the fire to the refinery, the local authorities and the community.

More

Reg. Yukos Oil Company

Yesterday, 4th October 2006, Cezary Smorszczewski and Cezary Filipowicz, Vice-Presidents at PKN ORLEN, met with Eduard Konstantynowicz Rebgun, an official receiver of Yukos Oil Company to primarily discuss the arbitration measures regarding crude oil supplies from Petroval.

More

Consent motion regarding Mazeikiu Nafta

Today, 29th September 2006, PKN ORLEN has submitted to the European Commission Directorate General for Competition a consent motion regarding permission for the concentration of PKN ORLEN and Mazeikiu Nafta assets. The receipt of consent from the Commission is the last condition suspending the transaction as defined in the agreements of the Mazeikiu Nafta share purchase from Yukos International UK B.V. and the Government of Lithuania.

More

PKN ORLEN at Oil & Gas 2006 Exibition

Between 27-29 September Warsaw will host XI International Exhibition of Oil & Gas Industries: Oil & Gas 2006. The honour patronate over the Exibition is held by the State Treasury, the Ministry of Industry, Nafta Polska, PKN ORLEN, PGNiG and AHG University of Science & technology in Cracow.

More

PKN ORLEN at Fuel Forum PetroTrend 2006

On 20 September Warsaw will host The International Fuel Forum PetroTrend 2006 held under a main theme: What is there to fight for – competitive struggle in the Polish fuel market.

More

PKN ORLEN at the XVI Economic Forum

On 6 – 9 September, Krynica Gorska, Poland, will host The XVI Economic Forum held under the theme European Challenges: The Question of Europe’s Identity. The Forum, which is also referred to as the Polish Davos, is expected to attract some 1,600 guests from around Europe, Asia and America. They will share their views and experience in almost 100 panel discussions on macroeconomics, management, finance, international affairs, security, fuel and energy.

More

PKN ORLEN a partner of AIESEC Congress

This year’s summit, to be held in Warsaw between 24.08 and 3.09, will host around 700 students from 95 countries and 500 members of the AIESEC organization. The participants will have an opportunity to share their views on education, energy, finance, health or CSR at numerous discussion panels and seminars. The disputes over issues which are perceived as threats or opportunities to the world’s development are expected also to involve business leaders as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations.

More

Press Release Re. Mazeikiu Nafta

A commentary concerning the Mazeikiu Nafta refinery delivered by Mr Igor Chalupec, President of the Management Board of PKN ORLEN S.A., at today’s press conference.

More