The sale, which gave the Saudis partial control over one of Poland’s two oil refineries, “resulted in significant security risks”.
lotos
Polish state energy firms complete merger in latest step to create global player
There could be further acquisitions ahead for Orlen, says its CEO after completing the merger with PGNiG.
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