Poland’s first offshore wind farm on the Baltic Sea moves closer to completion – ORLEN Group reaches another key milestone

The ORLEN Group has reached another milestone in the development of offshore wind energy. Poland’s first operations and maintenance base dedicated to offshore wind farms is now operational in Łeba. The port infrastructure, built from the ground up, will support the Baltic Power offshore wind farm currently under construction by ORLEN in partnership with Canada’s Northland Power. Already playing a key role in the ongoing offshore construction process, the base will support the launch of Poland’s first offshore wind farm on the Baltic Sea, scheduled for completion next year.

Antarctica under ORLEN’s wings – new protected area to be established in cooperation with the Polish Academy of Sciences

ORLEN, in partnership with the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAS), is launching a project to designate a new Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) in one of the most inaccessible regions on the planet. The initiative — the first of its kind in the history of Polish research on the southern continent — combines scientific, educational and environmental action.

ORLEN Group and S&P Agency Report: Closer energy ties between Poland and other states of the Baltic region could unlock cheaper and more sustainable energy

Stable supply of electricity at affordable prices, achieving full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, as well as clean air, thanks to joint projects for the development of new technologies, including hydrogen, are potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries, according to a new report by the ORLEN Group and S&P Agency. The report assesses the progress of the energy transition in the region and identifies opportunities for collaboration to accelerate decarbonisation efforts. It outlines specific areas of cooperation and their expected outcomes, following an in-depth analysis of conditions across eight countries: Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

ORLEN and Equinor to collaborate on CCS technology

ORLEN, in partnership with Norway’s Equinor – one of Europe’s largest energy companies – will explore opportunities within Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology. The management boards of both companies have just signed a collaboration agreement, its scope covering the transport and storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in Poland. The solution will reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, supporting the decarbonization of industry.

ORLEN earns high global environmental rating

The ORLEN Group has achieved a strong rating in an independent global environmental assessment conducted by the CDP, an environmental rating organisation. The company received a ‘B’ score in the Climate category, a significant improvement from previous years when it was rated ‘D’. This leap in performance underscores ORLEN’s awareness of its influence on the planet and commitment to systematically mitigate its environmental impacts.

ORLEN removed from the Norwegian "list of shame"

As a result of corrective actions taken by the current Management Board, ORLEN regained the trust of Norges Bank Investment Management and was removed from the watch list. The company entered it after the purchase of the Polska Press media company by the previous management. His actions were then assessed by the Norwegian bank as resulting in a risk of "human rights violations". Norges Bank removed the concern from the list a year earlier than the expected observation period, concluding that the actions of the current Management Board eliminated the previously identified risks.

ORLEN’s second hydrogen refuelling station becomes available to general public in Poland

ORLEN has inaugurated its second publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station, located in Katowice, Polish region of Silesia. The new facility will be supplied by the hydrogen HUB launched earlier this year in Włocławek. The new addition has brought the number of ORLEN’s public hydrogen refuelling stations to four, of which two are located in its domestic market (Poznań and Katowice) and two in the Czech Republic (Prague and Litvínov).

ORLEN Joins Forces with the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity!

ORLEN is excited to participate in the upcoming Finale of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (PL. Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy – WOŚP) and support the organisation’s fundraising efforts to enhance diagnostic capabilities in paediatric oncology and haematology wards. ORLEN is committed to prioritizing children’s health and will provide regular updates on its activities in partnership with WOŚP.

ORLEN’s hydrogen projects receive recognition

Three flagship hydrogen projects by ORLEN have been honoured by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, receiving recognition at the annual Conference of the Parties to the Sectoral Agreement on Hydrogen Economy Development in Poland.