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Orlen S.A. is a prominent Polish oil and gas company operating in the energy sector. It is primarily involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and retail of crude oil and natural gas. The company offers a range of products including fuels, petrochemicals, and energy generation services. Established in 1999 from the merger of Petrochemia Płock and CPN, Orlen has its headquarters in Płock, Poland. It has expanded its operations beyond Poland, with a notable presence in Central Europe, including the Czech Republic, Germany, and Lithuania. Orlen's strategic strengths lie in its integrated business model and significant refining capacity, supported by its investments in modernization and sustainability efforts.

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At end-2023, reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 49% of which, consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with capacity of 1.6 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells about 12 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.