ORLEN and Naftogaz expand LNG and fuels cooperation
- ORLEN and Naftogaz signed two memoranda of understanding at the Carpathian Eight Summit to strengthen energy-supply stability in Ukraine and the region.
- They will explore the supply of three LNG cargoes in Q1 2027 as part of ORLEN’s expansion of LNG trading activities.
- A second MOU covers petroleum-product supplies to the Ukrainian market with Ukrnafta and may include transfer of used fuel tanker trucks to support transport.
- The parties will also explore supplying Ukrainian crude for processing at Central European refineries and have expanded LNG cooperation since 2025 using ORLEN’s trading and regasification access.
Agreements signed
ORLEN and Naftogaz Group signed two memoranda of understanding during the Carpathian Eight Summit to develop cooperation in LNG and petroleum-product supplies, diversify delivery routes and support stability of energy supplies in Ukraine and the wider region.
LNG supply plan
Under one memorandum the companies will explore the potential supply of three LNG cargoes in the first quarter of 2027. The volumes would form part of ORLEN’s further development of LNG trading and its role as a regional supplier. The article notes the partnership has been expanding since 2025, leveraging ORLEN’s trading capabilities and access to regasification infrastructure.
Petroleum products, crude and logistics
The second memorandum concerns cooperation with Ukrnafta on petroleum-product supplies to the Ukrainian market and may include transferring used fuel tanker trucks to support transportation. The parties will also explore supplying Ukrainian crude for processing at refineries in Central Europe.
Strategic context
ORLEN framed the cooperation as supporting energy security and diversification in Central and Eastern Europe. Naftogaz highlighted the importance of reliable gas sources and diversified delivery routes amid ongoing Russian attacks on domestic production facilities.
Source: ORLEN