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ORLEN expands into a new market: first LNG delivery to Japan

ORLEN has completed its first delivery of 100 million cubic meters of natural gas to Japan, one of the world’s largest LNG importers.

The new cooperation highlights ORLEN’s commercial and shipping capabilities and strengthens the Group’s position in the global LNG market.

The cargo was supplied to Osaka Gas and transported by gas carrier Ignacy Jan Padarewski, the newest vessel in ORLEN’s fleet.

“For the first time in our history, we have delivered LNG to the Japanese market. The contract with Osaka Gas is an important milestone in our international growth and paves the way for future cooperation,” said Ireneusz Fąfara, CEO and president of the ORLEN management board.

The delivery was carried out by gas carrier Ignacy Jan Padarewski, the newest addition to ORLEN’s fleet.

ORLEN’s ability to scale its operations and respond flexibly to market needs is supported by the company’s own logistics assets – six LNG carriers, which since the beginning of 2025 have already delivered around 700,000 tonnes of LNG to the region.

Gas carrier Ignacy Jan Paderewski entered service in Asia in the first half of 2025 and returned to the region just a few months later with LNG from the US, further improving the efficiency of ORLEN’s trading operations.

ORLEN has been steadily building its LNG capabilities for several years, investing in port infrastructure, LNG carriers, and trading offices in key global locations. The company is also developing its LNG trading activities, which enhances its international profile and enables it to respond to global market needs on an ongoing basis.