Poland’s energy company, ORLEN has completed its first delivery of 100 mill cu m of LNG to Japan, one of the world’s largest importers.
This new co-operation highlighted ORLEN’s commercial and shipping capabilities and strengthens the Group’s position in the global LNG market, it claimed.
The cargo was supplied to Osaka Gas and transported by the LNGC ‘Ignacy Jan Padarewski’, the latest vessel in ORLEN’s fleet.
“For the first time in our history, we have delivered LNG to the Japanese market. We are consistently implementing the goals set out in our strategy. While pursuing our core business, we also reinforce the region’s energy security and independence.
“At the same time, we are expanding into markets where we have not previously operated, increasing our growth potential and building long-term value for our shareholders.
“The contract with Osaka Gas is an important milestone in our international growth and paves the way for future co-operation,” said Ireneusz Fąfara, CEO and President of the ORLEN Management Board.
This will also be the 41st cargo handled by ORLEN’s London trading office with its own vessels, and the 15th this year.
ORLEN’s six LNGCs have since the beginning of 2025 delivered around 700,000 tonnes of LNG to the region.
“Working with reliable partners such as Osaka Gas allows us to build strong and effective relationships in the global LNG market.
“With a contract portfolio of about 6.5 mill tonnes per annum over the coming years, we have the flexibility to ship cargoes to the most promising markets.
“Transactions, such as the delivery to Japan, are a natural part of our strategy to strengthen our trading position and confirm our growing role in the global LNG supply chain,” added Robert Soszyński, Vice President of the ORLEN Management Board.
