Orlen Seeks New Crude Oil Suppliers Amid Middle East Tensions, CEO Says

MT Newswires · 2d ago
04:41 AM EDT, 09/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Orlen (PKN.WA) is looking for new sources of crude oil after the geopolitical situation in the Middle East disrupted deliveries from key partner Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SASE:2222), d/b/a Saudi Aramco, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing its Chief Executive Officer Ireneusz Fąfara. Fąfara said the move is the Central and Eastern Europe-focused oil company's longer-term goal, adding that the company is also exploring ways to increase its own reserves.