The document formalizes a long-term strategic partnership between the companies, enabling Ukraine to create a more diversified gas supply system.
The memorandum was signed by Roman Chumak, Naftogaz Ukraine’s Acting Chairman of the Board, and Robert Soszyński, Vice President of ORLEN Management Board.
Ukraine has a robust gas transportation system and Europe’s largest underground storage facilities, offering unique opportunities for LNG market expansion,” commented Roman Chumak. “Partnering with ORLEN strengthens energy security, diversifies supply routes, and accelerates Ukraine’s integration into the European gas market.”
Robert Soszyński, Vice President of ORLEN Management Board for Operations stated:
“The letter of intent between ORLEN and NAK forms the foundation for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation in the crucial area of energy commodities supply. Our relationship will be based on commercial terms, but securing an additional source of gas is vital for Ukraine also from the point of view of its security. It is through diversification that ORLEN ensures stable gas supplies for Polish consumers and can be a reliable partner for foreign counterparties.”
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 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.
