Poland Wants to Continue Acquiring Resources from the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Poland intends to continue obtaining raw materials from the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years, treating it as an important element of the country’s energy security, Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka said during a visit to Norway.

Poland plans to continue and potentially expand its acquisition of natural resources from the Norwegian continental shelf, viewing cooperation with Norway as one of the foundations of the country’s long-term energy security policy. The declaration was made by Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment and Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure, Miłosz Motyka, during his recent visit to Oslo.

According to Motyka, access to Norwegian oil and natural gas resources remains strategically important for Poland, especially in the context of geopolitical instability and the need to diversify energy supplies after the reduction of dependence on Russian hydrocarbons. He stressed that the Norwegian Continental Shelf is regarded in Warsaw as a stable and reliable source of energy resources for both Poland and the broader Central European region.

“Poland wants to continue acquiring resources from the Norwegian shelf in the coming years as well. This is part of our energy security strategy,” Motyka said during meetings with Norwegian officials and representatives of the energy sector.

The Polish government sees cooperation with Norway not only as a commercial relationship, but also as a strategic partnership that strengthens regional resilience against disruptions in global energy markets. In recent years, Poland has significantly increased investments in infrastructure enabling imports of gas and oil from northern Europe, including the development of the Baltic Pipe system, which connects Poland directly with Norwegian gas fields through Denmark.

A central role in these efforts is played by Orlen and its subsidiary Orlen Upstream Norway. The company currently produces hydrocarbons from more than twenty fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and holds dozens of exploration and production licenses. Orlen has repeatedly emphasized that Norwegian operations are among the key pillars of its upstream strategy and an important component of securing long-term supplies for the Polish market.

Industry analysts note that Norway has become one of Poland’s most important energy partners since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and the subsequent restructuring of European energy supply chains. Stable deliveries from Norwegian fields have helped reduce market volatility and strengthened Poland’s position as a regional energy transit and distribution hub.

During the Oslo visit, discussions reportedly focused not only on future oil and gas production, but also on broader cooperation in offshore technologies, energy infrastructure, and the transition toward lower-emission energy systems. Both sides also highlighted the importance of maintaining close political and economic ties within the framework of European and NATO security cooperation.

The Norwegian Continental Shelf remains one of Europe’s most productive offshore energy regions, supplying significant volumes of natural gas to European markets. For Poland, continued access to these resources is expected to remain a cornerstone of national energy policy over the coming decade, particularly as the country balances energy transition goals with the need to ensure stable and affordable supplies for industry and households.