By opposing key merger of Polish state oil firms, Donald Tusk is aiding Russia
In order to counter Russia by creating one of the biggest energy conglomerates in Europe, Poland is moving to merge its two key fuel companies, Orlen and Lotos, but Donald Tusk is campaigning to stop this vital merger, writes Michał Rachoń for portal Niezalezna.pl
Austria supports expanding TAL oil pipeline in effort to break Russian energy dependence
An increase in deliveries of up to 6 million tons is on the table
Could this help solve Czechia’s reliance on Russian energy?
“If we are to impose an embargo, it is crucial to guarantee that citizens and companies will have enough oil,” said Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Thanks to Poland, Germany could gain independence from Russian oil
Intensive Polish-German consultations are underway regarding the possibility of delivering oil to Germany using Polish pipelines
Poland to end Russian oil, gas and coal imports
While announcing Poland’s cuts, PM Morawiecki called upon the EU to introduce a tax on Russian-imported hydrocarbons
Czechia PM assures of sufficient oil and gas reserves in case of supply issues
Czechia fulfills the energy reserve requirement and even has some extra supplies stored
Russia is attempting to crash American oil competitors: opinion
How Russia consciously created the crisis in the petroleum market
PKN Orlen to rebrand abroad
PKN Orlen, a major Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer, is rebranding itself on the international market. The current brand name will appear alongside local brands in Germany, Slovakia and Czechia.
PKN Orlen expanding in Slovakia
Polish PKN Orlen to extend its business to Slovakia by building gas stations through the Benzina brand. The main goal is to construct 10 new facilities by the end of 2019 and to become a key player in Slovakia’s retail market in the next 2 to 3 years.