ORLEN Paliwa has completed a major investment in the expansion of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Terminal in Szczecin. As a result of the upgrade, the facility has doubled its storage capacity and increased transshipment capabilities by nearly 65%, reaching a total of 400,000 tons of LPG annually. The investment, valued at over PLN 150 million, strengthens the security of the LPG supply chain for customers and the ORLEN retail network. The project was carried out entirely by a consortium of Polish companies.
“The expansion of the Szczecin LPG Terminal enhances ORLEN’s market position by significantly increasing the installation’s LPG handling capacity to 400,000 tons per year—almost 65% more than before. This new setup supports further diversification of LPG sources and is part of our strategic plan to integrate and strengthen logistics assets. Ultimately, it improves supply security for ORLEN fuel stations and boosts the efficiency of our Consumers & Products segment,” said Marek Balawejder, Management Board Member for Retail Sales at ORLEN.
The terminal’s expansion goes beyond increased storage and transshipment capacity. It also responds to the growing need for maritime LPG imports—currently, over 35% of liquefied gas delivered to Poland arrives via seaports. While rail remains the primary transportation mode, the terminal’s rail infrastructure has been significantly improved: three new tracks were added to the siding, a new rail tanker transshipment station with a weighing system was built, and a new LPG pumping station was installed. The project began in 2022, with construction lasting two years. The general contractor was AGAT S.A., leading a consortium of Polish firms.
“A key component of the new infrastructure includes two 75-meter-long LPG tanks, each with a capacity of 2,100 cubic meters and weighing 400 tons, built at the Gdynia shipyard. Thanks to these additions, the terminal’s storage capacity has increased to 8,700 cubic meters. Transporting and installing these tanks was by far the project’s greatest logistical challenge. I’m pleased that the work was completed on schedule, especially since the new storage capacity not only enhances our competitiveness but also significantly boosts our LPG import potential—allowing us to better meet growing customer demand,” said Marcin Zawisza, President of ORLEN Paliwa.
The expansion enables increased imports of propane for both heating and autogas purposes. In 2024, LPG used for transport accounted for nearly 75% of total consumption in Poland, with the remainder used for heating in residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
ORLEN Paliwa accounts for over 30% of the domestic LPG market. Since 2022, the company has ceased imports of gas from Russia, with the majority of LPG sold coming from its own production facilities in Poland and Lithuania, as well as imports from Western and Northern Europe.
As an integral part of the ORLEN Group, ORLEN Paliwa is a market leader in wholesale fuel sales. The company owns LPG storage infrastructure and cooperates with major fuel depots across Poland, providing a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality energy products: gasoline, diesel, liquefied gas, heating oil, and electricity. ORLEN Paliwa operates across the entire country, with a network of LPG terminals in seven locations: Hrubieszów, Krosno Odrzańskie, Nowa Brzeźnica, Płock (Chemików Street and Długa Street), Sokółka, and Szczecin.
Source: Manager Plus
