Major Modernisation Programme for Poland’s Energy Networks

Energa Operator, a member of the ORLEN Group, has secured above PLN 7,5 billion from the National Recovery Plan to fund the largest power grid modernisation and digitalisation initiative in the company’s history, covering northern and central Poland. The project involves upgrading and constructing a total of 21,000 kilometres of power lines, which will enhance the country’s energy security and ultimately lower energy costs for end-users. A key component of this initiative is the planned integration of 9 GW of renewable energy sources, characterised by low variable production costs, along with energy storage facilities. The programme will also enable 200,000 new prosumers to connect to the grid. The total value of the programme, extending through 2035, amounts to PLN 40 billion.

Polish presidency in the EU: a chance for a sustainable energy transition

The evolving landscape of decarbonization and energy security, with its profound regional and global implications, business operations in Poland. ORLEN is eager to engage in discussions about energy transition and the EU regulations required to facilitate it. The company has prepared a position paper highlighting the key challenges: preserving the competitiveness of the EU market, championing technological neutrality, ensuring access to decarbonization financing, and shifting away from overly prescriptive regulatory approaches.

ORLEN Group to invest PLN 3.5 billion in strategic programme to upgrade electricity distribution network

The ORLEN Group will implement a strategic investment program in the field of energy distribution networks, increasing the security and efficiency of electricity supplies in northern and central Poland. Financing for the program will be provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which has approved a PLN 3.5 billion loan to ORLEN to support the strategic development of its electricity distribution infrastructure, including renewable energy (RES) connections, network upgrades, and investments in smart grid technology. This EIB financing, offered on preferential terms compared to commercial banks, will significantly accelerate the implementation of plans in this area. The initial financing agreement signed is valued at PLN 900 million. The programme will be implemented by Energa Operator.

ORLEN Group finalises one of the largest transactions in the domestic renewable energy market

ORLEN Wind 3, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has finalised a deal with EDP Renewables Polska to acquire two solar PV farms located in the Provinces of Zielona Góra and Poznań and a wind farm in the Province of Łódź. The newly acquired assets will increase the Group's renewable energy generation capacity by over 300 MW..

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.