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

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)