Orlen Group boosts gas supply to Poland from Norwegian assets
The volume of natural gas transported to Poland from Orlen Group's production assets in Norway has increased by over 30%, equivalent to an additional 1bn m3/year, it said on April 9.
Gas produced from Norwegian fields by PGNiG Upstream Norway, a subsidiary of Orlen Group, now accounts for approximately half of the entire Baltic Pipe capacity booked by Orlen.
The increase in gas delivery to Poland stems from the recent acquisition of Kufpec Norway, with all gas production from the acquired assets directed toward Poland as of April 2024. Through this acquisition, PGNiG Upstream Norway has gained control of stakes in five producing fields: Gina Krog, Sleipner Vest, Sleipner Ost, Gungne, and Utgard.
In terms of gas production volume, the acquisition of Kufpec Norway has propelled the Orlen Group's Norwegian output to 4bn m3/year, marking an increase of 1bn m3. Looking ahead, Orlen aims to further expand its presence and production capabilities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, targeting a production volume of 6bn m3/year by 2030.