More US LNG coming to Ukraine with new Naftogaz-Orlen deal

July 3, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic

Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz Group and Poland’s Orlen have signed on the dotted line to enable Ukraine to receive an additional 140 million cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States.

FSRU Independence in Klaipėda; Source: Höegh Evi, former Höegh LNG

The new contract, which marks the fourth gas supply deal the duo inked in 2025, is part of preparations for the upcoming heating season. Naftogaz has secured 440 million cubic meters of LNG from the Polish player.

Sergii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz of Ukraine, commented: “Naftogaz is diversifying its sources and routes of gas supply. This enhances Ukraine’s energy security and resilience amid the ongoing full-scale war with Russia.

“We are grateful to our Polish partners and highly value this cooperation. Signing an additional contract for the supply of American LNG is an important element of our preparations for the coming winter heating season and a big step toward ensuring reliable gas supply for Ukrainians.”

Polish player to deliver more US-sourced LNG to Ukraine

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The gas, which will be sourced from the United States, will be regasified at Poland’s LNG terminal in Świnoujście or the Klaipėda terminal in Lithuania and transported to Ukraine via the Polish gas transmission system.

Robert Soszyński, Vice President of Orlen Management Board and Chief Operating Officer, underlined: “Thanks to our continually developed trading expertise, proprietary fleet of LNG transport vessels and reserved regasification capacities, we are well positioned to support Ukraine in diversifying both the sources and supply routes for natural gas.

“I’m pleased that Naftogaz has recognised the competitiveness of our offer. It provides a strong foundation for deepening our cooperation, to the benefit of both parties and the broader energy security of the region.”

The LNG deal comes shortly after Naftogaz and Orlen disclosed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost energy-related strategic initiatives.