Mr. Wojciech Heydel has resigned from his position as President of the PKN ORLEN Management Board

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A. (“PKN ORLEN”, “Company”), announces that, on 18 September 2008, Mr. Wojciech Heydel submitted his resignation from the position of President of the PKN ORLEN Management Board. The resignation was submitted to Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Mr. Wojciech Heydel indicated that his resignation was driven by the superior interest of the Company as the current formula for co-operation within the framework of Management Board has been exhausted.

The Supervisory Board expressed its thanks to Mr. Wojciech Heydel for his input and work on Company’s development during the past four years. From 1 November 2004 till 6 June 2008 Mr. Wojciech Heydel held the position of Vice President of Management Board for sales. From 28 February 2008 till 6 June 2008 he was Acting President of PKN ORLEN Management Board.

Mr. Wojciech Heydel has held the position of President of the PKN ORLEN Management Board since 7 June 2008.

See also: regulatory announcement no 27/2008 dated 29 April 2008.