ORLEN Boosts LPG Import and Storage Capacity in Szczecin
ORLEN Paliwa has completed a major expansion of its Liquid Gas Terminal in Szczecin, doubling its storage capacity and increasing transshipment potential by nearly 65%—up to 400,000 tonnes of LPG annually. The investment, exceeding PLN 150 million, enhances the security of ORLEN’s LPG supply chain and supports its retail network. The entire project was executed by a consortium of Polish companies, with AGAT S.A. as the general contractor.
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ORLEN Paliwa has completed the expansion of its Liquid Gas Terminal in Szczecin, doubling storage capacity and lifting transshipment potential by nearly 65 percent, up to 400,000 tonnes of LPG annually. The investment exceeded PLN 150 million and was delivered by a consortium of Polish companies with AGAT S.A. as general contractor. Two 75-metre tanks built at a Gdynia shipyard, each holding 2,100 m³ and weighing 400 tonnes, raise terminal storage to 8,700 m³. ORLEN Paliwa holds over 30 percent of Poland's LPG market and has not sourced Russian gas since 2022.
- This expansion significantly strengthens ORLEN’s market position by enhancing LPG handling capacity at the Szczecin terminal, said Marek Balawejder, Management Board Member for Retail Sales. - It supports our strategic goal of diversifying supply sources and integrating logistics assets, directly improving supply security and efficiency in our Consumers & Products segment.
Given that over 35% of LPG is currently imported via maritime terminals, the project addresses growing seaborne import demand. Railway infrastructure was also upgraded, including three new sidings, a new loading station with weighing systems, and an LPG pump station.
Two 75-meter LPG tanks, each with a capacity of 2,100 m³ and weighing 400 tonnes, were manufactured at a Gdynia shipyard and now bring the terminal’s storage volume to 8,700 m³. “Their transport and installation were the most challenging logistical aspects of the project,” said Marcin Zawisza, President of ORLEN Paliwa. “This expansion enhances our competitiveness and import capacity, allowing us to meet rising market expectations.”
The upgrade supports increased imports of propane for heating and autogas production. In 2024, nearly 75% of Poland’s LPG consumption was transport-related, with the remainder serving heating and industrial purposes.
ORLEN Paliwa holds over 30% of the domestic LPG market and has not sourced Russian gas since 2022. Most LPG now comes from the company’s own refineries in Poland and Lithuania, as well as from Western and Northern Europe.
The company operates LPG terminals in seven locations across Poland: Hrubieszów, Krosno Odrzańskie, Nowa Brzeźnica, Płock (two terminals), Sokółka, and Szczecin.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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