Baltic Power wind farm completes first onshore connection

In the Lubiatowo area, the first of four directional drills under the coastline, beach, and seabed has been successfully completed, with no direct impact on areas of high ecological value. This phase of the project paves the way for connecting the Baltic Power offshore wind farm to its onshore substation. The 1.4 km tunnel will house power transmission cables. The drilling was conducted using HDD (horizontal directional drilling) technology.

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ORLEN secures EU grant for hydrogen projects

The international HySPARK project, led by ORLEN in collaboration with a consortium of 17 global partners, has become the first in Poland to receive funding from the EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership programme. Close to EUR 9 million will be allocated to the production and testing of hydrogen-powered vehicles for Chopin Airport and Warsaw’s public transportation system.

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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.

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Second edition of ORLEN Hydrogen Academy concluded

The second edition of the ORLEN Hydrogen Academy has just been concluded, marking another milestone in the advancement of hydrogen technology education. This year’s programme encompassed over 100 hours of lectures, hands-on workshops, and laboratory sessions, engaging numerous experts and featuring multiple study visits to industry operators. It attracted a group of 30 university graduates from across Poland, each aspiring to deepen their expertise in advanced hydrogen technologies. Standout participants have been offered paid internships with ORLEN and the programme’s partners.

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ORLEN’s hydrogen refuelling station opened in Poznań

ORLEN has inaugurated its first public 24-hour hydrogen refuelling station in Poznań, capable of serving cars, trucks and buses. The new station is a component of the Clean Cities project, co-financed by the EU under the CEF instrument and the national Green Public Transport programme. It will support a fleet of 25 city buses operated by the municipal transport company MPK Poznań, under a 15-year contract whereby ORLEN has committed to delivering 1.8 million kilograms of hydrogen fuel.

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ORLEN’s hydrogen mobility project with unprecedented EU support

The ‘Clean Cities – Hydrogen mobility in Poland’ project implemented by ORLEN has been backed by the largest grant ever awarded by the European Union for hydrogen innovation, totalling EUR 62m of non-repayable funding. The EU funds will support an ambitious agenda to erect 16 hydrogen refuelling stations available to the public across various regions of Poland and to establish a green renewable hydrogen production facility, leveraging an advanced water electrolysis process powered by renewable energy.

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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.

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ORLEN’s ESG rating upgraded

MSCI has upgraded ORLEN’s ESG rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘A’. Compared to previous scores, there have been upgrades in the environmental and social aspects, represented by the ‘E’ and ‘S’ of the ESG acronym. Significant progress has been noted in emissions reporting, decarbonisation plans, and leveraging investment opportunities in energy transition supported by clean technologies. The company has once again received very high ratings for safeguarding workers’ rights and ensuring occupational health and safety.

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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.

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