Orlen Bolsters Energy Security in Poland and in the Region

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated the energy crisis in Europe. Russia, which supplied the Old Continent with significant amounts of gas, coal and oil, lost its status as a reliable partner in an instant. The companies, acting under pressure, were forced to rapidly switch to importing raw materials from other, more distant sources.

Even before the war, Orlen focused on supply diversification, understanding the challenges of ensuring energy security. This made it easier for the company to cancel its supply of Russian oil by sea, as well as other fuels from there, since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Despite these challenges, a stable supply was ensured for the Poles.

After two very difficult years, in which the coronavirus pandemic took a terrible toll, it seemed that the world would finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief. However, on 24 February 2022, war broke out in Ukraine. Russian troops entered the territory of the country, starting a regular armed conflict. This triggered a geopolitical and resource crisis.