CommoditiesMedium•10 November 2026•
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Orlen Terminates Long-Term LNG Supply Contract with QatarEnergy
Key Facts
1Orlen terminated one of its two long-term contracts with QatarEnergy for the supply of 1 million tonnes of LNG per year.
2The estimated annual value of the contract for 2026 is approximately EUR 570 million.
3The company cited prolonged force majeure as the reason for termination, with the contract remaining in force for 60 days post-notice.
Orlen terminated one of its two long-term contracts with QatarEnergy for the supply of 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year. UA.NEWS reported that the company cited prolonged force majeure circumstances as the reason for the termination, noting that the agreement will remain in force for 60 days following the notice.
The estimated annual value of the contract for 2026 is approximately EUR 570 million, and it was originally set to run until 2034. Orlen stated that the termination will not impact the security of gas supplies, as its own production and remaining long-term contracts fully cover the group's requirements, including a second active agreement with QatarEnergy.