Naftogaz, Poland’s ORLEN to cooperate in supplying LNG to Ukraine

That’s according to the press service of Naftogaz, Ukrinform reports.

The document, which establishes a long-term strategic partnership between the companies, was signed by Roman Chumak, Naftogaz Ukraine’s Acting Chairman of the Board, and Robert Soszyński, Vice President of ORLEN Management Board.

“As part of the memorandum of cooperation, Naftogaz and ORLEN also signed a gas supply contract for approx. 100 million cubic meters of gas. The gas will be sourced from an LNG cargo to be delivered to the terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania,” the report says.

According to Naftogaz, the gas will then be transmitted via the GIPL pipeline connecting Lithuania and Poland, and further through Polish territory to the interconnector on the Ukrainian border in Drozdowicze, where it will be received by Naftogaz.

“Partnering with ORLEN strengthens energy security, diversifies supply routes, and accelerates Ukraine’s integration into the European gas market,” Chumak noted.

As reported, Naftogaz will receive a grant from Norway for gas purchases.

In February, Ukraine increased its gas imports by 12 times compared to January, reaching 511.8 million cubic meters.