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2 September 2025
Synthos Wins Two TopBuilder 2025 Awards
Synthos received TopBuilder awards for its EPS InVento line and its contribution to Polish construction, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and quality.
29 August 2025
ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal
ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.
28 August 2025
ORLEN and Synthos to Build Poland's First SMR Plant in Włocławek
Equal partner rights, U.S. tech access, and site selection advance Poland's first SMR project, with construction led by a special purpose vehicle.
26 August 2025
ORLEN Boosts Norwegian Gas Output by 500 Million Cubic Meters
The Ormen Lange field's third phase uses subsea compressors to enhance gas production, improve efficiency, and reduce emissions, increasing recovery rates from 75% to 85%.
21 August 2025
ORLEN Group Q2 2025: Strong Profit Growth
Q2 2025 saw doubled LIFO-based EBITDA, strategic investments in energy transition, and complete shift from Russian crude, enhancing regional energy security.
7 August 2025
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Swedish and German assets, boosting battery production and energy independence efforts in Europe and North America.
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24 July 2025
Kemira Invests in Tarragona for New ACH Production Line
A €20M investment in Tarragona will enhance ACH production for efficient, sustainable water treatment, targeting urban climate challenges and expanding market reach in Europe and Africa.
14 July 2025
ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland
The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.
9 July 2025
ORLEN Introduces SAF at Polish Airports
SAF reduces emissions and supports EU regulations. It is made from renewable feedstocks and is compatible with existing engines, aiding airlines in meeting sustainability goals.
7 July 2025
Grupa Azoty Unveils New Blended Fertilizer
Introducing Vitaplon® PK 23-30, a nitrogen-free fertilizer for cereals, rapeseed, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, and grassland, produced in Gdańsk.
7 July 2025
ORLEN Begins Installing Europe's Largest Offshore Wind Turbines
The first turbine is installed in the Baltic Sea, marking a shift in Poland's energy landscape. The project aims to meet 3% of Poland's electricity demand by next year.
2 July 2025
ORLEN and Naftogaz Sign New Gas Supply Deal
140 million cubic metres of U.S. LNG will be supplied to Ukraine, enhancing energy security and supporting EU goals.
30 June 2025
ORLEN Secures PLN 2.5 Billion for Green Investments
EUR 600M green Eurobonds issued for energy transition projects, oversubscribed 2.5x, with 60% to ESG investors. Funds support renewables, zero-carbon transport, and energy efficiency.
30 June 2025
ORLEN Secures Energy Independence, Ends Russian Oil Imports
Since March 2025, refineries process non-Russian oil, enhancing regional energy security through global sourcing and infrastructure upgrades.
12 March 2025
QEMETICA Plans Janikowo Soda Plant Hibernation
High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.
18 February 2025
Industrial Group to Acquire Northvolt Systems Industrial Division
The acquisition includes assets, employees, and contracts, ensuring seamless operations. The move aligns with a strategic focus on large-scale cell manufacturing. Regulatory approval pending.
11 December 2024
Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line
The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
19 November 2024
Polish Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement for Explosives Production
The agreement aims to boost Poland's nitrocellulose and propellant production for ammunition, enhancing national security and creating jobs.
13 October 2024
Qemetica Soda Polska secures PLN 100 million for biomass boiler conversion
The project will cut coal use by 100,000 tonnes annually, reduce CO2 by 200,000 tonnes, and includes a biomass fuel system, aiming for zero coal by 2033. Completion is expected in 2027.
13 June 2024
Orion S.A. Adds Tire Pyrolysis Oil Tanks in Poland
The new tanks will store TPO for conversion into circular carbon black, aiding tire recycling and environmental efforts through partnerships focused on sustainability and innovation.
11 October 2023
ORLEN and Yokogawa Partner for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
They aim to produce 70,000 tonnes of carbon-neutral synthetic aviation fuel annually by 2030, using a digital twin to optimize processes and existing infrastructure for seamless integration.
7 October 2023
IONWAY to Build First Plant in Nysa, Poland
The new plant will create 900 jobs, run on renewable energy, and support the EU Green Deal. The Polish government backs the €1.7 billion investment with €350 million in grants.
21 September 2023
ORLEN Group to Build Oil Pressing Plant in Poland
The new plant in Kętrzyn will process 500,000 tonnes of rapeseed annually for biofuel production, creating jobs and supporting local farmers. Completion is expected by mid-2026.
7 September 2023
Vertimass EMEA to Acquire Polish Renewable Fuel Company Ekobenz
The acquisition will enable immediate commercial fuel production, expand market reach, and support the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel technology to meet EU and U.S. climate goals.
23 August 2023
Northvolt secures $1.2 billion as first energy storage systems roll out
The $1.2B funding extends a previous $1.1B note, attracting major investors. Northvolt's new plant in Poland assembles battery systems, with customer deliveries expected later this year.
21 August 2023
Grupa Azoty to Build New Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Tarnów
The new plant will enhance production efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 250,000 GJ annually, lower operating costs, and improve environmental impact, with completion expected by Q4 2025.
15 July 2023
Stora Enso Announces Restructuring for Competitiveness and Profitability
Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.
4 July 2023
ALPLA Expands Radomsko Recycling Plant to 54,000 Tonnes of rPET
The Radomsko plant's capacity will increase to 54,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, creating 12 jobs. This expansion supports EU recycling goals and strengthens market position.
26 June 2023
Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland
The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
20 June 2023
MAIRE secures USD 260 million in new IE&CS and STS contracts
Contracts include a 24-month project for a pre-treatment plant in Poland to produce renewable diesel, contributing to EU decarbonization plans. MAIRE acts as project enabler and technology integrator.
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