Brief: Orlen's Norwegian Unit Acquires 25% Stake In PL293 License In North Sea

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11/02/2026 08:37

Feb 11 (Reuters) - Orlen SA PKN.WA:

UNIT ORLEN UPSTREAM NORWAY ACQUIRES 25% STAKE IN PL293 LICENSE, INCLUDING AFRODYTA FIELD, IN NORTH SEA FROM VAR ENERGI

AFRODYTA FIELD MAY PROVIDE COMPANY WITH 1.9 BILLION CUBIC METERS OF NATURAL GAS

FOLLOWING NORWEGIAN ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS EQUINOR (70% OF STAKE) AND WELLESLEY PETROLEUM (5% OF STAKE) TO BE PARTNERS IN FIELD

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