ORLEN Paliwa has completed a major investment project at the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in Szczecin.
Following the expansion, the terminal’s storage capacity has been doubled and the volume it can handle has increased by nearly 65%, reaching 400,000 tonnes of LPG annually.
The project will enhance the security and reliability of ORLEN’s LPG supply chain, serving both its customers and fuel station network. The entire project was executed by a consortium of Polish companies.
“The expansion of the LPG Terminal in Szczecin significantly strengthens ORLEN’s market position by boosting the facility’s handling capacity to 400 thousand tonnes per year — nearly 65% more than before.
“This upgrade broadens our ability to further diversify LPG sourcing and supports the strategic plan to integrate and bolster our logistics assets. Ultimately, this contributes to greater supply security for ORLEN fuel stations and improves the overall efficiency of our Consumers & Products segment,” said Marek Balawejder, member of the management board, retail sales at ORLEN.
In addition to increasing LPG storage and handling capabilities, the terminal expansion project also addresses the growing demand for seaborne imports – currently, over 35% of LPG entering Poland arrives via maritime terminals.
“A key component of the new infrastructure is the addition of two 75-metre LPG tanks, each with a capacity of 2,100 cubic metres, weighing 400 tonnes, manufactured at the Gdynia Shipyard.
“These installations have increased the terminal’s total storage capacity to 8,700 cubic metres.
“Transporting and installing the tanks was by far the project’s most complex logistical challenge. I’m happy that the work was completed on schedule — especially given that the new storage capacity not only strengthens our competitive position but also significantly improves our ability to import LPG. This will allow us to better meet the growing expectations of our customers,” added Marcin Zawisza, president of the management board of ORLEN Paliwa.
ORLEN expands LPG import and storage capacities
