ORLEN in the Czech Republic: two decades of dynamic growth

It has been twenty years since ORLEN took ownership of Unipetrol. In that time, through modernisation and expansion of its production facilities and retail network, the Czech company has doubled its revenue, grown its market share, and become a key contributor to the country’s fuel security. Unipetrol maintains close ties with the academic community, develops new technologies, and is actively working toward reducing the carbon footprint of its operations.

ORLEN and Naftogaz to deepen strategic cooperation

ORLEN and its Ukrainian counterpart, Naftogaz Group, are expanding their strategic partnership. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in upstream exploration, downstream development, and the reinforcement of cross-border relations and commercial ties. The envisaged cooperation will bolster Ukraine’s energy security by broadening the diversification of its supply sources – not only for natural gas, but also for crude oil – while opening avenues for the adoption of alternative fuels. The MoU was signed during the Newfolk Oil & Gas conference, the foremost event for the oil and gas industry in Ukraine, held in Lviv.

ORLEN and Naftogaz strengthen partnership on gas supplies to Ukraine

ORLEN and Ukraine’s Naftogaz have signed an agreement for the supply of a further 100 mcm of natural gas. This marks the third contract under the Companies’ long-term collaboration framework, bringing the total contracted volume of US-sourced gas supplied to Ukraine to 300 mcm.

14th Edition of ORLEN Skylight Accelerator Launched

ORLEN has announced a new call for applications for the ORLEN Skylight Accelerator. Startups and young technology companies from around the world can submit their solutions and test them under real-world conditions within the ORLEN Group’s infrastructure. The programme is also open to companies at early stages of technological development (Proof of Concept, Minimum Viable Product). In previous editions, nearly 40 pilot projects were completed, involving almost 900 startups from Poland and abroad. Applications for the 14th edition are being accepted until 28 April.

Erroneous decisions cost ORLEN billions. Further referrals to the prosecutor’s office

Nearly 120 audits and inspections have been carried out as part of a comprehensive review of irregularities within the ORLEN Group covering the period from January 2016 to February 2024. The findings revealed multi-billion-złoty losses resulting from management failures.

New LNG carriers join ORLEN’s fleet

Each of ORLEN’s newly commissioned LNG tankers can deliver enough gas to power up to two million Polish households. A naming ceremony for the two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, purpose-built for the ORLEN Group, was held at the Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard in Mokpo, South Korea. The vessels were christened Józef Piłsudski and Ignacy Jan Paderewski by their godmothers, Anita Włodarczyk and Natalia Partyka.

ORLEN secures record-breaking EIB financing to drive energy transition

ORLEN has signed a third financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the expansion of its electricity distribution network. The new PLN 1.7 billion agreement brings the total funding secured from the EIB to PLN 3.5 billion, making it the largest financial support package the Bank has granted in Poland. The funds will be invested by Energa Operator, an ORLEN Group company, to enhance the security and efficiency of electricity supplies and increase the potential for integrating renewable energy sources.

ORLEN to supply US LNG to Ukraine

ORLEN and Naftogaz of Ukraine have signed a natural gas supply contract, securing deliveries for Ukrainian consumers already in April. This is the second contract executed under the cooperation agreement established between the two companies earlier this year. The gas will be sourced from the United States.

ORLEN to supply gas to Ukraine

ORLEN and Naftogaz have signed a memorandum of cooperation in LNG sector. Its implementation will allow Ukraine to create a more diversified supply of this strategic commodity. The first outcome of the agreement is a transaction to sell gas derived from the regasification of an LNG cargo by ORLEN.