# Norway-Poland energy cooperation and production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-poland-energy-cooperation-and-production
> Updated: 2026-08-26T07:50:12.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Equinor and Poland’s ORLEN established a three-year agreement to supply crude oil from the Johan Sverdrup field on the Norwegian continental shelf. Starting in September, annual supplies of 5 million to over 9 million tonnes are intended to support refineries in Poland, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic to bolster regional energy security.

Following this agreement, Orlen Upstream Norway commenced natural gas extraction from the Idun Nord field in the Norwegian Sea. The company expects to launch production from the Alve Nord and Ørn fields shortly. These assets, located in the Skarv area, are estimated to provide more than 4 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Orlen CEO Ireneusz Fąfara stated these volumes will strengthen energy security for Poland and the surrounding region.

## Claims

- The start of production from the Idun Nord, Alve Nord, and Ørn fields will provide additional natural gas volumes to strengthen energy security in Poland and the region. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The new fields will provide Orlen with a total of over 4 billion cubic meters of natural gas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Production is starting one year earlier than originally planned. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The three fields are located in the Skarv area of the Norwegian Sea. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The total resources of the three fields amount to 120 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), with Orlen's share exceeding 30 million boe. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Orlen Upstream Norway holds a 40 percent stake in the Ørn field. (single source)
- The new fields are connected to the Skarv FPSO production unit. (single source)
- The carbon emission intensity for production from the new fields is 4.5 kg per barrel. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Orlen begins gas production from new Norwegian Sea fields

Orlen has begun gas extraction from the Idun Nord field in the Norwegian Sea, with two more fields to follow, aiming to secure over 4 billion cubic meters of gas for Poland and the region.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orlen-begins-gas-production-from-new-norwegian-sea-fields

### 2026-08-23: Equinor and ORLEN sign crude oil deal to bolster European energy security

Equinor and ORLEN signed a three-year crude oil deal to supply refineries in Poland, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic, while Equinor, Aker BP, and Vår Energi partner for North Sea exploration.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norwegian-energy-firms-nel-asa-and-equinor-announce-expansions-and-supply-deals

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