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Polish energy company Orlen gets force majeure note from QatarEnergy, source says

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Posted on March 6, 2026

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By Marek Strzelecki WARSAW, March 6 (Reuters) - Polish oil and gas company Orlen has received a force majeure note from QatarEnergy informing it that two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo deliveries

Orlen Receives Force Majeure Notice from QatarEnergy Over LNG Shipments

QatarEnergy's Force Majeure and Impact on Orlen's LNG Deliveries

By Marek Strzelecki

Details of the Force Majeure Notice

WARSAW, March 6 (Reuters) - Polish oil and gas company Orlen has received a force majeure note from QatarEnergy informing it that two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo deliveries due to arrive in April and early May could be delayed or canceled, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Context: QatarEnergy's Declaration

QatarEnergy declared force majeure on gas exports on Wednesday amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Orlen's Response and Supply Security

The suspension of some LNG production by QatarEnergy does not pose a threat to the security of gas supplies to Poland, Orlen said in an emailed statement on Friday, adding that imports from Qatar accounted for less than 10% of its demand in 2025.

Diversification and Alternative Supply Routes

"Diversified supply portfolio and flexible trading tools enable balancing of LNG supplies, including the use of alternative supply routes available on the global market."

Current Status of LNG Deliveries

Orlen also said that the LNG delivery from Qatar due in March is being carried out as scheduled.

(Reporting by Marek Strzelecki. Editing by Jane Merriman and Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • QatarEnergy declared force majeure on March 4, 2026, after Iranian attacks shuttered LNG production at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities, suspending exports for weeks. (rivieramm.com)
  • ORLEN’s LNG imports from Qatar formed less than 10% of its gas demand in 2025, with the company citing a diversified portfolio—including U.S. LNG contracts and its own carrier fleet—as buffering supply shocks. (orlen.pl)
  • In 2025, ORLEN achieved record LNG throughput—81 shipments delivered to Świnoujście terminal (nearly 6 million tonnes), majority from the U.S., with infrastructure expansion (terminal capacity and new vessels) reinforcing energy security. (news.europawire.eu)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Orlen receive a force majeure notice from QatarEnergy?
Orlen received a force majeure notice from QatarEnergy warning that two LNG cargoes due in April and early May could be delayed or canceled.
Will the force majeure impact Poland's gas supply security?
According to Orlen, the suspension of some LNG production by QatarEnergy does not pose a threat to the security of gas supplies to Poland.
How significant are QatarEnergy’s supplies to Orlen's overall gas demand?
Imports from Qatar account for less than 10% of Orlen's gas demand in 2025.
Is the LNG delivery from Qatar in March affected?
Orlen said that the LNG delivery from Qatar due in March is being carried out as scheduled.
How will Orlen manage the potential disruption in LNG supplies?
Orlen states its diversified supply portfolio and flexible trading tools enable it to balance LNG supplies and utilize alternative supply routes.

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