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Orlen finalises one of the largest transactions on 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 Group’s renewable energy generation capacity by over 300 MW.

Orlen will support protection of life on the Baltic Sea

The „Baltic Biodiversity Grant” is a new grant program of the Orlen for Pomerania Foundation, the aim of which is to support activities for the protection of diverse life forms, species and ecosystems in the waters of the Baltic Sea and to increase public awareness of the importance of protecting the Baltic environment. The total pool of grants is four million zlotys, and applicants can apply for up to 500 thousand zlotys for initiatives contributing to the protection of Baltic biodiversity.

Orlen has launched a program to help flood victims

Orlen Group has launched a special program called “We are together,” to which it has so far donated 35 million zlotys. The funds, among other things, finance fuel for services fighting the flood, allow for the removal of its consequences and support for those affected by the natural disaster.

Orlen invests in micro photovoltaic installations

Orlen is planning to build 40 photovoltaic micro-installations of about 20 to 50 kWp on the shelters and roofs of its fuel stations, including those in Białystok, Bydgoszcz, Gdansk, Krakow, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw and Szczecin. The corporation has announced procurement proceedings related to the project.

EU-Ukraine Tech Summit 2024: Uniting European and Ukrainian Tech Leaders in Warsaw

The next EU-Ukraine Tech Summit 2024 will be held on November 18, 2024, at the Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw. This event offers a collaboration between startup founders, investors, and tech industry experts from Europe and Ukraine and will provide a crucial platform for discussions of the latest industry trends, new investment opportunities, and innovations in the tech sector, while enabling meaningful networking opportunities.

Orlen started oil production in the North Sea

PGNiG Upstream Norway of the Orlen Group has begun producing oil from the Tyrving field in the North Sea, whose reserves are estimated at around 25 million barrels. Their production will be carried out with exceptionally low CO2 emissions of 0.3 kg per barrel, the company said on Tuesday.

Orlen wants to increase green capacity

The Orlen Group plans to increase its capacity in the renewable energy sector by about a third. Orlen Wind 3, a member of the Orlen Group, has signed a preliminary agreement with EDP Renewables Polska for the purchase of two photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 280 MWp located in Lubuskie and Wielkopolskie voivodeships and a wind farm with a capacity of 26 MW in the Łódzkie voivodeship.

Poland’s gas storage facilities almost full

Gas storage facilities in Poland have been filled to 90 percent, as part of preparing the country for the heating season. Last year they were full in October.

Orlen shareholders go to court over refusal to grant discharge

The shareholders of Orlen filed a motion with the District Court in Łódź to overturn the refusal by the Ordinary General Meeting to grant discharge to eight former board members and two supervisory board members for the year 2023.

PERN suspends the second strand of the Pomeranian pipeline project

PERN CEO Daniel Świętochowski announced that the project to build the second line of the Pomeranian pipeline has been suspended. The reason for this decision is the lack of interest from domestic and foreign partners.