Mažeikiai refinery to generate renewable energy

The Mažeikiai refinery, part of the ORLEN Group, is set to make a significant investment in advanced, environmentally sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. A 42.2 MWp solar PV farm will be installed on the refinery’s premises, marking a crucial initiative to reduce its carbon emissions into the atmosphere. ORLEN Lietuva’s investment supports the Group’s broader sustainability commitment to developing low- and zero-carbon captive energy solutions. The farm is scheduled for commissioning at the end of 2025.

ORLEN Group to boost its renewable generation capacity by nearly one-third

ORLEN Wind 3, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has entered into a preliminary agreement with EDP Renewables Polska to acquire two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 280 MWp located in the Provinces of Zielona Góra and Poznań, along with a 26 MW wind farm in the Province of Łódź. Valued at approximately PLN 1.15 billion, the transaction stands out as one the largest deals in terms of installed capacity made in recent years within the Polish renewable energy sector. Upon completion, this acquisition will elevate the ORLEN Group’s renewable generation capacity by nearly 30%. Acquired farms are among the most advanced in the country, collectively generating around 400 GWh of electricity annually, sufficient to power nearly 182 thousand households.

Manufacture of key components for Baltic Power wind farm based locally in Pomerania

In preparation for the offshore installation works scheduled for the end of this year, some critical components of the Baltic Power project are currently under production. Key infrastructure, including substations for evacuating power from the offshore turbines and transmitting it to the mainland, is being constructed in the seaside region of Pomerania. Other important project components are also being manufactured in Szczecin, Kluczbork, and Żary, among other locations.

ORLEN VC invests to enhance reliability of power supply to consumers

The ORLEN VC Fund has invested in Norway’s Heimdall Power, a global leader in providing solutions for optimised power grid operations. By directly monitoring the operating parameters of power lines, the company enables the assessment of the current line load and the detection of events such as failure, icing, fire, or high vibration levels. Data from sensors are also used to model the state of the network or plan the development of transmission infrastructure. Based on the technology developed by ORLEN VC’s new partner, the power grid capacity can be boosted by up to 40%, enhancing the security of power supply to consumers.

ORLEN Group reduces CO2 emissions at Sleipner Area on Norwegian Continental Shelf

Yet another production installation used by ORLEN Group on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has been connected to clean energy generated onshore. The electrification of the Sleipner field will prevent 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. About two-thirds of the gas production of PGNiG Upstream Norway in 2024 will be carried out using facilities powered from shore.

Fresh insights into CEE’s energy transition

The ORLEN Group has prepared the first report dealing so comprehensively with the pace and trajectories of Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition. The examination of the region’s energy markets helps comprehend its potential while underscoring its specific conditions in comparison with the rest of the EU, influenced by geopolitics and wealth levels, among other factors.

The construction of a service base for offshore wind farm in Łeba has started

Work on the construction of a service base that will service the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has begun in Łeba. It will be a mother port for vessels transporting equipment and technical personnel responsible for maintaining the investment. The base will employ a total of around 60 people and will service the farm for its entire life cycle, i.e. a minimum of 25 years.

Baltic Power the world's first offshore wind farm using low-emission steel

The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power, will be the first in the world to be built using Low-emission steel produced almost entirely from recycled raw material in an electric arc furnace powered by renewable energy. The use of this material will reduce the turbine's lifecycle carbon footprint by 10 per cent. The Baltic Power farm will start production in 2026 and will be able to power more than 1.5 million households.

ORLEN poised to further increase energy asset management efficiency

The ORLEN Group is set to introduce Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology to facilitate the coordination of power generation sources across the country through a central control system. In addition to facilitating collaborative balancing, optimising production and enabling reporting of individual generating units, the project aims to automate internal processes, further strengthening ORLEN’s competitive advantage.