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. 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 cooperation,' said Ireneusz Fafara, CEO and President of the ORLEN Management Board.
The September 30 delivery will be carried out by gas carrier Ignacy Jan Padarewski, the newest addition to ORLEN’s fleet. This will be the 41st cargo handled by ORLEN’s London trading office with its own vessels, and the 15th this year. 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.
'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 MTPA 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,' said Robert Soszynski, Vice President of the ORLEN Management Board.
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.
Osaka Gas, with more than a century of history and a strong position in Japan, is also a key partner for building business relations in Asian markets. This first contract is an important step in ORLEN’s international expansion strategy, underscoring the ORLEN Group’s growing global significance.
Source: ORLEN
