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Financial information
The past year ushered in a series of challenges for the companies in the fuel sector. The decisions made by us have demonstrated that we are able to take rapid steps to adapt to a demanding environment and ensure the desired profitability for our projects.
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Segment performance
The segmental management model we have implemented enhances management efficiency, delivering cost and revenue synergies across the organization.
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Letter from the Vice-President of the Board
2014 ushered in a series of challenges for the companies in the fuel sector. The decisions made by the LOTOS Group have demonstrated that we are able to take rapid steps to adapt to a demanding environment and ensure the desired profitability for our projects.
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Business environment
The key factor that had a strong impact on both the global and Polish petroleum markets in 2014, with significant consequences for the LOTOS Group’s performance, was the price of crude oil, which also determined the price of petroleum products.
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Strategic objectives
The LOTOS Group’s Strategy is designed to strengthen our position as a strong, innovative and efficient business which plays a major role in ensuring national energy security.
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Business model
Our operations consist in crude oil production and processing, as well as wholesale and retail sale of petroleum products, among which are: fuels (unleaded gasoline, diesel oil and light fuel oil), heavy fuel oil, bitumens, aviation fuel, naphtha, propane-butane LPG and base oils.
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Risk and opportunities
At the LOTOS Group, we identify a range of diverse risks, which may affect all areas of our business. The key risks in terms of their impact on our operations are the financial risks as well as risks affecting the exploration and production area. In the analysis of the risks, we also factor in issues related to sustainable development.
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Key data 2014
With revenue of ca. PLN 28.5bn in 2014, we rank fourth in the group of 500 largest businesses in Poland.
Integrated Annual Report 2014
Calendar of important events 2014
january
2014
LOTOS takes off at the Katowice Airport
LOTOS-Air BP Polska begins operations at the Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport as a supplier of aviation fuels 'at the wing-tip'.
january
2014
Top Brand award for LOTOS
LOTOS is recognised as the Top Brand 2013 in the engine oils category, the most prestigious distinction granted in the nationwide 'Consumer Laurel 2013' competition.
january
2014
LOTOS partners with ENACTUS
Grupa LOTOS becomes a partner of the ENACTUS programme, which mobilises students to pursue business projects to the benefit of local communities.
january
2014
Self-service LPG refuelling
The chain of LOTOS service stations begins to offer self-service LPG refuelling facilities, with the SP320 located in Gdynia-Redłowo at Al. Zwycięstwa 165 as the first such service station in the Gdynia-Gdańsk-Sopot agglomeration.
january
2014
Towing of the 'Petrobaltic' oil rig
Following completion of work on the B3 field next to the unmanned PG-1 oil rig (so-called jacket), the 'Petrobaltic' oil rig is towed to the B8 field to drill the B8-6K directional well with a target length of 2,370 metres, vertical depth of 2,257 metres, and deviation from the vertical of 627.5 metres.
january
2014
New LOTOS licences on the Norwegian Shelf
LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge is awarded two new exploration licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
february
2014
LOTOS Serwis' high qualifications confirmed
A representative of the Office of Technical Inspection's certifying body presents the Czechowice-Dziedzice Branch of LOTOS Serwis with a certificate authorising it to operate a UDT-CERT Welders Examination Centre for the PN-EN 287-1: 2011 standard. A welder who passes such examination is authorised to modernise and repair pressure equipment under the purview of the Office of Technical Inspection.
february
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Kolej in the south of Poland
In 2004, LOTOS Kolej launched its operations in southern Poland through its new branches in Czechowice-Dziedzice and Jasło. Initially, their primary role was to provide railway services to LOTOS southern refineries; over time, they have taken over a number of other functions, including single-car freight services or international railway services.
february
2014
Kamil Stoch, sponsored by Grupa LOTOS, becomes the Winter Olympic Games Champion
Kamil Stoch outperforms the competition and wins the Gold medal in the Men's Ski Jumping Normal Hill at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.
february
2014
Justyna takes the Gold
After a phenomenal performance in the women's 10 km classic cross-country skiing race, Justyna Kowalczyk wins the Olympic Gold Medal despite a fractured foot. Justyna's is the second Gold medal for Poland at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, and also the second Gold won by an athlete sponsored by LOTOS.
february
2014
LOTOS-Air BP Polska awarded 'Wings of Success'
LOTOS-Air BP receives an award for the ‘Most significant event on the ground handling services market at Warsaw Chopin Airport in 2013’.
february
2014
Double Gold for Stoch
Kamil Stoch, sponsored by Grupa LOTOS, makes history as he completes a gold medal sweep in the ski jumping competition at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.
february
2014
Launch of the 'Kierunek Bałtyk' ('Headed for the Baltic') online platform
The environmental awareness platform 'Kierunek Bałtyk' ('Headed for the Baltic') is officially launched. In addition to the overall shared goals, the environmental institutions involved in the project cooperate with Grupa LOTOS in delivering our CSR programmes.
http://www.kierunekbaltyk.pl
http://www.facebook.com/kierunekbaltyk
http://www.sledzfoki.pl
february
2014
LOTOS Jazz Festival
The 16th 'Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa' ('Bielsko Jazz Blizzard') festival is on. Grupa LOTOS has been the patron of the event for the past eleven years – which is why the festival is known under two names: LOTOS Jazz Festival - Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa.
february
2014
Crude oil discovered in LOTOS Norge licence area
Following the drilling of an exploration well in the Trell prospect, presence of crude oil is confirmed in the PL 102F licence area. This marks the first time oil has been discovered in a Polish-held Norwegian licence area.
february
2014
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
In the Municipal Office of Gdańsk, a letter of intent to open a Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in the Kokoszki housing estate in Gdańsk is officially signed. In total, ten Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centres have already been opened in the province of Gdańsk as part of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ ('White and Green Future with LOTOS') project.
february
2014
LOTOS’ new offshore platform now in the Baltic
A new offshore platform purchased by LOTOS Petrobaltic, the sole company conducting hydrocarbon exploration and production work in the Polish zone of the Baltic Sea, arrives in Poland. Financing for the project was provided by Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. and Nordea Bank Polska S.A.
march
2014
Enter the DRAGON at LOTOS Kolej
LOTOS Kolej puts into operation the first of five DRAGON locomotives it has ordered. Manufactured by NEWAG Gliwice S.A., the DRAGON is a modern six-axle electric locomotive, the first of its kind to be manufactured in Poland in some 25 years.
march
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Serwis
An event marking the tenth anniversary of LOTOS Serwis is held at the Hilton Hotel in Gdańsk. Gold medals are presented by Michał Owczarczak, Deputy Governor of the Province of Gdańsk, and Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Board of Grupa LOTOS.
march
2014
LOTOS named the '2013 Patron of Gdańsk Culture'
Grupa LOTOS receives the ‘2013 Patron of Gdańsk Culture’ title for its support, as a strategic partner, of projects run by the Baltic Opera House in Gdańsk.
march
2014
'2014 Consumer Laurel' awarded to LOTOS
The LOTOS brand is named ‘Leader of the Decade’ in the nationwide ‘Consumer Laurel’ ('Laur Konsumenta') competition in the engine oils category.
march
2014
Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition
Under the auspices of Grupa LOTOS, the Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition are held at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park. During the event, young scientists present their innovative projects, including a new pancreatic cancer treatment method, a steam-powered car, and a waste sorting machine.
april
2014
LOTOS recognised for its Best Practices
Four Grupa LOTOS initiatives are highlighted in the latest publication by the Responsible Business Forum (FOB) on best CSR practices.
april
2014
'LOTOS for Drivers' mobile application is launched
With the ‘LOTOS dla kierowcy’ ('LOTOS for Drivers') application, drivers are able to locate the nearest service station offering a specific service, gain access to the LOTOS Navigator loyalty programme account, or check special offers currently available at hundreds of LOTOS service stations.
april
2014
Grupa LOTOS at the Job Fair
Grupa LOTOS takes part in the International Pomeranian Metropolitan Job and Entrepreneurship Fair, organized by the County Job Centre and the Provincial Job Centre of Gdańsk.
april
2014
'Lotos Petrobaltic' starts drilling operations
The 'LOTOS Petrobaltic' platform launches exploration drilling on the B27 prospect located in the Gotland licence area.
april
2014
LOTOS Serwis partners with Polski Rejestr Statków S.A. (Polish Shipping Register)
LOTOS Serwis and Polski Rejestr Statków S.A. (Polish Shipping Register) sign a letter of intent in which they declare their intention to cooperate and use each other’s services in supervision over the construction and repairs of offshore units, periodic inspections of such units, or preparation of technical expert reports.
april
2014
Improved reliability and safety of the LOTOS refinery
Grupa LOTOS is the first in Poland to introduce an RBI system for pressure equipment at the refinery in Gdańsk, having signed a relevant agreement with the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT). With the new system in place, the period of the refinery's uninterrupted operation may be extended from four to five or six years.
april
2014
Grupa LOTOS on top of the 8th Responsible Companies Ranking
In this year's Responsible Companies Ranking, held by the Responsible Business Forum and PwC, Grupa LOTOS ranks first in the 'Fuel, Energy and Mining' industry category.
may
2014
Diagnostic video ultrasonography equipment for a hospital in Gdańsk-Zaspa
With the support of Grupa LOTOS, the Specialist St. Adalbert Hospital in Gdańsk acquires state-of-the-art video sonography equipment.
may
2014
‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ opens its eleventh academy
An eleventh branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Elbląg as part of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’(‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project.
may
2014
LOTOS and PGNiG partner in Norway
LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge and PGNiG Upstream International sign a letter of intent for collaboration in projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Under the letter, the companies will jointly secure new acquisitions and enter licensing rounds held by the Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Ministry.
may
2014
LOTOS wins the 'Golden CSR Leaf'
For the second consecutive year, Grupa LOTOS wins the 'Golden CSR Leaf' in a ranking organized under the auspices of the Polityka weekly and PwC.
may
2014
LOTOS Kolej signs a contract with PCC Intermodal
LOTOS Kolej and PCC Intermodal sign an agreement on intermodal rail transport services. The contract, valid until March 31st 2016, sets out the terms of cooperation and transport rates for intermodal rail services.
may
2014
Opinion poll at Grupa LOTOS
An opinion poll is launched across the LOTOS Group. We are determined to work together towards a positive and stimulating work environment to the benefit of us all; to that end, we must gain an insight into the needs and expectations of our staff.
may
2014
LOTOS among the most environmentally-friendly refineries
The switchover to natural gas as the key fuel at the LOTOS refinery has driven carbon emissions down to levels seen only at the best European refineries.
may
2014
Campaign for the 'Mewia Łacha' bird reserve
Volunteers from the LOTOS Group, along with their families and friends, gather in Świbno to work together for the sake of the 'Mewia Łacha' bird reserve. Over a weekend morning, they collect more than twenty 120-litre bags of rubbish, plastics, bottles, and even a refrigerator.
may
2014
Paweł Olechnowicz named the Business Person of the Last 25 Years
The Judging Panel of the 20th edition of the ‘Business Person of the Year in the Pomerania Region’ competition awards the ‘Business Person of the Last 25 Years (1989 – 2014) in the Pomerania Region’ titles to six business people whose achievements have gained the highest rating - including Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board.
may
2014
LOTOS opens new service stations on A4 and A2 motorways
The month of May sees the opening of three new LOTOS service stations in Motorway Service Areas located on A4 and A2 motorways.
may
2014
LOTOS Petrobaltic at the Baltic Science Festival
‘How crude oil formed under the Baltic Sea’ – is the theme of an exhibition showcased by the LOTOS Petrobaltic staff at the 12th edition of the Baltic Science Festival.
may
2014
‘LOTOS protects the Baltic Sea wildlife’
The ‘LOTOS protects the Baltic Sea’s wildlife’ programme is run by Grupa LOTOS, the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk and the Marine Station in Hel. As part of the initiative, the Company supports conservation of the most endangered animal species in the Baltic Sea. This time, three young seals from the Hel Seal Centre are released into the sea.
may
2014
'Griffin' award for LOTOS
For the fifteenth time, the Pomeranian business community recognises the best companies in the region. In recognition of our consistent and regular sponsorship and patronage of cultural projects in the region, Grupa LOTOS receives the special 'Pomeranian Griffin' award.
may
2014
Grupa LOTOS names the safest company
The safest company of the LOTOS Group and the safest plant of Grupa LOTOS in 2013 are selected. The titles are awarded to LOTOS Biopaliwa and the Railcars Loading Complex, respectively.
may
2014
‘Super Leader’ award for Grupa LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS receives the ‘Super Leader’ award at the 10th Congress of the National Association for the Protection of Classified and Business Information and Personal Data.
may
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Straż
The refinery fire services celebrate the tenth anniversary of their company, with many of the firemen receiving high honours awarded by the Polish State.
may
2014
LOTOS Kolej for kids
The ‘Railway Technology Days’ event is held on the premises of LOTOS Kolej in Gdańsk on the Children's Day. Kajetan Kajetanowicz, the four-time champion of the Polish Rally Championships, pays an unexpected visit to the event.
june
2014
Launch of the LOTOS Kids platform
LOTOS launches kids.lotos.pl – an online games platform for the youngest passengers on board.
june
2014
LOTOS named 'Sports Patron of Independent Poland'
Grupa LOTOS wins the title of 'Sports Patron of Independent Poland'. The award is collected on behalf of the Company by Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board, during the 'Sporting Success at the 25th Anniversary of Poland's Independence' gala event held on June 2nd.
june
2014
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
A twelfth branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Kokoszki as part of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme, offering an alternative training location to Gdańsk. Adam Nawałka, the coach of Poland's national football team, and Kajetan Kajetanowicz, the LOTOS Rally Team driver, both make an appearance at the event.
june
2014
Opening of the Freedom Motorway
At an official event at the LOTOS service station in Brwinów near Warsaw, President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski and President of Germany Joachim Gauck unveil a memorial plaque and open the Warsaw-Berlin A2 motorway.
june
2014
LOTOS wins two Superbrands awards
LOTOS receives two prestigious Superbrands awards for the strongest and most recognisable brands in Poland.
june
2014
Launch of the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ programme
Grupa LOTOS launches a new CSR project in association with the National Road Traffic Safety Centre and the fotelik.info website. The ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach' ('LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) prevention and awareness programme focuses on the correct fastening of seat belts and child safety seats. Kajetan Kajetanowicz has agreed to become the ambassador of the programme.
june
2014
Partnership with the Communications School Complex in Gdańsk
june
2014
25. Conference at the AGH University of Science and Technology
The International Scientific and Technical Conference DRILLING-OIL-GAS AGH 2014 is one of most important gatherings of researchers and practitioners in the field of hydrocarbon exploration and production. Lectures and presentations delivered by LOTOS Petrobaltic representatives attract much attention from conference participants.
june
2014
Growing sales of bitumens by LOTOS Asfalt
After the first five months of the year, LOTOS Asfalt more than doubles its domestic sales of bitumens, reporting a four-fold growth in the sales of advanced modified bitumens.
june
2014
Final round of the 'Jasło Science League with LOTOS'
The Jasło Cultural Centre hosts the final round of the first edition of the ‘Jasło Science League with LOTOS’ competition.
june
2014
First event under the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ programme
A large-scale child safety seat and safety belt inspection campaign takes place at the Przymorze Shopping Mall in Gdańsk, the first such event under the ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach’ (‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) programme. The programme ambassador, Kajetan Kajetanowicz, makes an appearance as a special guest.
june
2014
LOTOS Junior Cup 2014 finals
The football stadium in Traugutta Street in Gdańsk hosts the LOTOS Junior Cup 2014 finals. Gdańsk wins in the tournament, having beaten Starogard Gdański at 1:0. At the award ceremony, the most talented participants of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość w LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project are also awarded scholarships.
june
2014
Recap of the 2013/2014 ‘Pomeranian Talent’ project
The 'Zdolni z Pomorza' (‘Pomeranian Talent’) programme offers support to Pomerania’s teachers and nearly 1,200 pupils exceptionally gifted in mathematics, physics, and IT. The most talented of them are covered by mentoring programmes run by academic staff.
june
2014
Modern fuel depot in Poznań
The new fuel depot is located in a critical spot near the A2 motorway junction and in the area where both Grupa LOTOS and other fuel companies have the largest number of service stations.
june
2014
Recap of the spring round of cruises under the Maritime Education programme
The spring round of the Maritime Education programme cruises is now over, and participants meet with Mateusz Kusznierewicz — the Olympic Champion and mastermind behind that project, and also Ambassador for Maritime Affairs of the City of Gdańsk.
june
2014
71st LOTOS Rally Poland
The 71st LOTOS Rally Poland hits the roads of Poland and Lithuania; the rally is also the 7th round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Grupa LOTOS is involved in the event both as the titular sponsor and also as the official partner of Robert Kubica, who competes in the rally.
june
2014
Launch of the ‘Emotions to the Full’ ('Emocje do pełna') website
The www.emocjedopelna.pl website presents all information and updates on sports events, coming from various social media sources. From now on, fans of all sports teams sponsored by Grupa LOTOS will be able to stay up to date and cheer on their favourite athletes.
june
2014
Appointment of Supervisory Board for the ninth term of office
The Annual General Meeting of Grupa LOTOS appoints Supervisory Board members for the ninth term of office. The following members are reappointed: Wiesław Skwarko as Chairman, Małgorzata Hirszel, Agnieszka Trzaskalska, Oskar Pawłowski, and Michał Rumiński. A new member, Magdalena Bohusz-Boguszewska, is also appointed to serve on the Supervisory Board as the representative of the Ministry of State Treasury.
july
2014
'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' in Koszwały
As part of the ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach’ (‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) programme, road safety experts attend an event organized at the Grupa LOTOS service station in Koszwały near Gdańsk. All customers can have their safety belts and child safety seats inspected for free.
july
2014
LOTOS wins a prestigious gold
Having defeated nine other teams, the LOTOS team takes the gold medal in the Lechia Gdańsk Prestige Cup tournament held at PGE Arena in Gdańsk.
july
2014
Gold Medal of the Polish Success Academy for Paweł Olechnowicz
The Polish Success Academy awards a Gold Medal and grants membership to Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board, in recognition of his innovative business projects.
july
2014
LOTOS Kolej with a new locomotive
The new locomotive is the first 6Dg unit at LOTOS Kolej, with two more such locomotives to appear on the Gdańsk railway siding in July. The new shunting locomotive is a former SM42 diesel unit upgraded by Newag.
july
2014
Motorcycle Rider Card Navigator and more
The LOTOS service station chain introduces a dedicated loyalty card for motorcycle owners. As a bonus to fuel purchase, they will receive disposable wipes to clean their motorcycle helmets, and special helmet hangers will be installed in toilets at the LOTOS service stations.
july
2014
'LOTOS Optima' – three years on the market
With 158 economy service stations opened in just three years and effective management of its service station chain, LOTOS has markedly strengthened its position in the retail market.
july
2014
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LOTOS Polish Open 2014
The International Men's Polish Open Championships are held at the Sand Valley Golf & Country Club in Pasłęk near Elbląg. The champion title is claimed by Berni Reiter of Austria, who was a favourite from round one.
july
2014
Contract for the construction of a Hydrogen Recovery Unit is signed
The Hydrogen Recovery Unit, a new installation at Grupa LOTOS, is expected to add to the Gdańsk refinery's total output a further 100 thousand tonnes of LPG, 9 thousand tonnes of hydrogen and 25 thousand tonnes of naphtha per year. The project is to be launched in the spring of 2015 and completed by the American company AMCS Corporation on a turn-key basis.
july
2014
LOTOS Geonafta turns fifty
Nearly 150 guests from Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Norway and the USA gather in the courtyard of the Michał Ogiński Palace in Płungiany (Plunge) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of LOTOS Geonafta.
august
2014
Transshipment at open sea
On the B3 oil field, a third open-see transshipment operation in the history of LOTOS Petrobaltic takes place. Crude oil extracted from the B3 field is loaded from Icarus III to the Solando tanker and transported to the Gdańsk port and ultimately to the Grupa LOTOS refinery.
august
2014
Pit Stop at the Baltic Opera
A special Pit Stop is set up at the LOTOS service station near the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk as part of the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ campaign. About 50 motorists and passengers opt for an inspection, owing to which three of them avoid a certain death.
august
2014
First transaction by Polskie Inwestycje Rozwojowe
A special purpose vehicle, wholly-owned by LOTOS Petrobaltic, enter into agreements with Polskie Inwestycje Rozwojowe, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and Bank Pekao S.A. for the financing of development of the B8 field in the Baltic Sea. The transaction is the first production project in Central Europe to be funded on a project finance basis.
august
2014
Włodzimierz Karpiński, Minister of the State Treasury, visits the 'LOTOS Petrobaltic' offshore rig
Włodzimierz Karpiński, Minister of the Polish State Treasury, and Rafał Baniak, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Treasury, visit one of the four LOTOS Petrobaltic's drilling rigs operating in the Baltic Sea.
august
2014
New crude oil unloading railway terminal
As of 2015, the LOTOS refinery will process crude oil extracted by PGNiG (primarily from its new production site in Lubiatów). First, however, crude oil must be transported and unloaded; to that end, a new railway unloading terminal, with a capacity of more than 500 thousand tonnes per year, will be built at the refinery.
september
2014
Thirteenth ‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ centre
A new branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy is officially opened in Słupsk. More than 160 young football players of the KS Gryf Słupsk football club have joined the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project.
september
2014
First contract under the EFRA Project
Grupa LOTOS and LOTOS Asfalt sign a contract with Fluor S.A. for the design and support related to contracting, procurement, and construction site management, in connection with the integration of newly built facilities with the refinery. It is the first contract under the EFRA Project related to the construction of a coking unit.
september
2014
Green light given to LOTOS share issue
The Extraordinary General Meeting of Grupa LOTOS approves an increase of the Company's share capital by issuing new shares. The proceeds will be used to finance the Company’s strategy, which envisages further investments to increase the Gdańsk refinery's complexity and step up hydrocarbon production.
september
2014
'Top-Quality Human Resources' Certificate awarded to Grupa LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS receives a 'Top-Quality Human Resources' Certificate from the Polish Human Resources Management Association, in recognition of its implementation of the organization's business strategy through creating an engaging workplace.
september
2014
LOTOS Oil - Ambassador of the Polish Economy
In the fourth edition of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy award, LOTOS Oil wins in the ‘Partner of Foreign Companies’ category. The company is distinguished in this prestigious competition for the third time running.
september
2014
LOTOS Kolej at the InnoTrans 2014 fair
The InnoTrans fair in Berlin has grown into a meeting point for all major industry players and the venue of choice for the majority of world premieres. This year, the Berlin fair hosts demonstrations of as many as 145 vehicles, including the E6ACT Dragon made by NEWAG Gliwice and used by LOTOS Kolej on a daily basis.
september
2014
Five million cubic metres of oil extracted from the B3 field
The volume of crude oil produced from the B3 field has exceeded 5 million cubic metres. The Baltic Beta platform crew celebrate this milestone together with the Management Board of LOTOS Petrobaltic.
september
2014
A new branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Malbork
the fourteenth branch opened as part of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme in just two years.
october
2014
LOTOS Petrobaltic helps recover Douglas A-20 wreck from the Baltic Sea bottom
Research vessel St. Barbara raises the wreck of a Douglas A-20 plane from the bottom of the Baltic Sea, bringing the recovery operation, carried out by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk in collaboration with the Polish Navy and LOTOS Petrobaltic, to a successful conclusion.
october
2014
New image-building campaign at LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS launches a new image-building project, based on a TV spot and a wide-ranging campaign on the Internet, including the www.lotostory.pl website with an interactive image-building spot.
october
2014
LOTOS becomes a partner of the Large Family Card project
LOTOS is the first service station chain to join the ‘Karta Dużej Rodziny’ ('Large Family Card') scheme.
The State Treasury to subscribe for new shares of Grupa LOTOS
Acting as the State Treasury's representative, the Minister of State Treasury enters into an agreement with Grupa LOTOS for assistance in the form of non-public aid of up to PLN 530m to finance the construction of a Delayed Coking Unit (DCU) and auxiliary installations (‘EFRA Project’). Under the Agreement, the State Treasury will subscribe for new shares of Grupa LOTOS by exercising its pre-emptive rights.
october
2014
Another ‘Best Annual Report’ award for Grupa LOTOS
For the third consecutive time, Grupa LOTOS is included in the group of companies whose annual reports are rated as most useful to shareholders and investors. Having stated that the ‘2013 Integrated Annual Report of Grupa LOTOS’ exemplifies a publication based on which investment decisions can be made at a relatively minimal risk, the jury of the ninth edition of the contest ranks our company in the third place in the ‘Main Prizes for Large Companies’ category.
october
2014
LOTOS' high technical safety standard awarded
The Ministry of Economy and the Office of Technical Inspection have decided to award enterprises leading in terms of business initiative, growth and technical safety. A recognition certificate and statuette ‘In Recognition of High Technical Safety Standard’ are awarded to Grupa LOTOS.
october
2014
Polish shipyards to convert the Petrobaltic platform
LOTOS Petrobaltic signs a contract for the conversion of its drilling rig into a production unit. The consortium of the project's contractors consists of companies controlled by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (Energomontaż – Północ Gdynia and Nauta Shiprepair Yard) and a domestically-owned shipyard, Crist.
LOTOS' high safety standard awarded
A recognition certificate and statuette ‘In Recognition of High Technical Safety Standard’ are awarded to Grupa LOTOS.
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Grupa LOTOS on the Monopoly gameboard
Gdańsk is Poland's and CEE's first city to have its own version of the popular Monopoly game. The Grupa LOTOS refinery and office building are obvious choices to feature on the gameboard, both being the city's landmarks welcoming all those travelling to Gdańsk from Elbląg and Warsaw.
Great LOTOS Paliwa Fuel Lottery is on
All LOTOS and LOTOS Optima service stations hold a nationwide sales promotion. The Great Lottery is a remarkable project in terms of the number and value of prizes, with the prize pool including six Ford Ka passenger cars, 100 Samsung Galaxy Alpha smart phones, and 260 thousand discount coupons redeemable at service stations.
'Diamonds of the Polish Chemical Industry' awarded to LOTOS
The ‘Diamonds of the Polish Chemical Industry’ awards are presented at the Chemical Industry Forum. Two equal ranking 'CSR Leader' titles are granted to Grupa LOTOS and BASF Polska.
Two years of the ‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ programme
The PGE Arena in Gdańsk hosts a press conference to recap the two years of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme.
LOTOS named 'A Well-Perceived Company'
Grupa LOTOS is declared 'A Well-Perceived Company' in the fifth edition of a contest organized by the Business Centre Club.
Tenth anniversary of the LOTOS Academy
LOTOS Academy is a comprehensive staff education project highly valued in the world of science and business.
LOTOS makes it to the Most Valuable Polish Brands Ranking
In the 11th 'Most Valuable Polish Brands' Ranking, the LOTOS brand is valued at PLN 1,245.3m, and Grupa LOTOS entrenches its position among Poland's top ten most valuable brands.
Final gala of the pilot 'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' programme
Two and a half thousand kids take part in the fun&learn event at the Arena Gdynia centre at the final gala of the awareness programme run by Grupa LOTOS and the National Road Traffic Safety Centre. The 'LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach' ('LOTOS Safety Belt Champions') project promotes the correct fastening of seat belts as well as optimum selection and fastening of child safety seats.
First screening of 'Dynamic people - the Process Operator'
The film is a new information tool developed by the Human Resources Office of Grupa LOTOS. From now on, it will be used to support the process of recruitment of candidates for this extremely challenging job, which is also of key importance to the refinery.
LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk volleyball team at the Gdańsk refinery
The team, coaching staff and managers of LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk, the sensation of the current volleyball season, pay a visit at Grupa LOTOS. After a site tour and meeting with the LOTOS Straż staff, those with no fear of heights or low temperatures decide to take a bird's-eye view of the refinery from the fire truck's cherry picker.
Maritime Education Programme with the 'EKO Inspiracja 2014' award
The Maritime Education Programme, with Grupa LOTOS as one of the partners, receives the 'EKO Inspiracja 2014' award in the 'Partnership' category.
Grupa LOTOS recognised for sports sponsorship in Gdańsk
Grupa LOTOS is awarded at the 12th Gdynia Sports Gala as the sponsor of the Lechia Gdańsk football team and the LOTOS Trefl volleyball team, and organizer of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' ('White and Green Future with LOTOS') initiative sponsoring of a number of training centres for young football players.
Authorised Economic Operator status for LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS takes the first steps to adjust the Company's organizational structure to receive an AEO Certificate, under which a company is assigned the Authorised Economic Operator status and may enjoy certain privileges in accordance with the EU customs law.
Grupa LOTOS public share offering successfully completed
Shareholders of Grupa LOTOS will acquire all the Company new shares on a pre-emptive basis. Thanks to the successful public offering, the Company has been able to raise its target gross proceeds of PLN 995.5m.
Grupa LOTOS signs the 'Call to Action on Anti-Corruption' initiative
The 'Call to Action on Anti-Corruption' is an initiative uniting businesses in a concerted effort to fight corruption. The official signing of the document takes place in New York, and is the highlight of celebrations marking the 10th Anniversary of the 10th Principle of the UN Global Compact.
Paweł Olechnowicz as the Man of the Decade
At the grand gala event of the 10th edition of the Nafta/Chemia Conference, the 'Man of the Decade – who Changed the Polish Oil and Chemical Industry' titles are awarded, with Paweł Olechnowicz, President of Grupa LOTOS Board, as one of this year's honorees.
Grupa LOTOS as a socially responsible company
For the third time, Grupa LOTOS is a regional partner of the 'CSR Academy. Towards Responsible Business' conference organized by the Puls Biznesu daily newspaper in Gdańsk. The event is another opportunity to share our best CSR practice with micro, small and medium-sized businesses of the Pomerania region.
Paweł Olechnowicz among Poland's top 20 managers
BloombergBusinessweek Polska recognises Poland's top CEOs with the most successful track records. The top 20 managers ranking is based on a survey, with the final rank depending on the overall number of votes cast in favour of a candidate.
Grupa LOTOS in the RESPECT Index again
Once again, Grupa LOTOS is included in the RESPECT Index of the most socially responsible companies, in the project's eighth edition.
LOTOS named the 'Patron of Culture' in Jasło
LOTOS Infrastruktura receives one of the three 'Patron of Culture 2014' awards. The statuettes are awarded by Ryszard Pabian, the Mayor of Jasło, during a Christmas meeting at the Jasło Cultural Centre.
LOTOS-Air BP launches operations in Lublin
As of the beginning of 2015, LOTOS-Air BP Polska starts offering aircraft refuelling services at the Lublin airport. The airport authorities decide to introduce the new company-recommended fuel sales management system, which is an innovation on the Polish aviation fuel market.
Polish crude oil from Lubiatów reaches the LOTOS refinery
36 tankers with 1,500 tonnes of crude oil from the PGNiG production site in Lubiatów reach the LOTOS refinery in Gdańsk in early January, the first delivery under a 5-year contract signed with an intention of diversifying the Company's crude oil supply sources. Under the contract, the refinery will receive 25 thousand tonnes high-quality low-sulfur crude oil per month.
Joint PGNiG and LOTOS Petrobaltic exploration project in north-eastern Poland
LOTOS Petrobaltic and PGNiG sign a joint operations agreement concerning the Górowo-Iławeckie licence in north-eastern Poland.
Grupa LOTOS as a 'Friendly Recruitment Zone'
Grupa LOTOS, as a member of the Coalition for Friendly Recruitment, receives a 'Friendly Recruitment Zone' certificate in recognition of its candidate-friendly recruitment processes and compliance with the Code of Good Recruitment Practices.
Stronger cooperation between LOTOS Kolej and PGNiG
Under contracts signed by PGNiG and LOTOS Kolej for the provision of end-to-end railway siding services on PGNiG's side tracks leading to Barnówko (in the province of Szczecin) and Wierzbno (in the province of Zielona Góra), LOTOS Kolej will deploy four SM30 shunting locomotives (dubbed 'Duckies' by the railway personnel).
Award for LOTOS Asfalt
Piotr Przyborowski, the CEO of LOTOS Asfalt, receives the 'Personality of the Year 2014 in the Construction Industry' award and LOTOS Asfalt is recognised as the 'Construction Company of the Year 2014', both awards granted by the publisher of the Builder PWB Media monthly.
Meeting with the authorities of the town of Władysławowo and county of Puck
LOTOS Petrobaltic, CalEnergy and their subsidiaries are actively at work on a project related to the development of the B4 and B6 gas fields (Baltic Gas Project). Gas produced from these fields will be transported to shore, to Energobaltic in Władysławowo.
Grupa LOTOS becomes the Major Sponsor of the Polish National Football Team
An agreement is signed at the National Stadium in Warsaw appointing Grupa LOTOS the Major Sponsor of the Polish national football team. The contract between Grupa LOTOS and the Polish Football Association will remain in force until December 31st 2018.
LOTOS as the capital market leader
On the back of the largest public offering of shares, Grupa LOTOS makes it to the list of leaders of the Polish capital market in 2014. Paweł Olechnowicz, President of Grupa LOTOS Board, accepts the award from Paweł Tamborski, President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Management Board at the official gala ceremony.
Fuel quality at LOTOS service stations approved by UOKiK
Inspections carried out by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in 2014 covered 71 LOTOS service stations located all around the country. The quality of fuels at all the LOTOS services stations inspected by UOKiK is in line with the standards.
17. LOTOS Jazz Festival – Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa
Over the seven festival days, Poland's jazz stars and world-class jazz artists appear on the stage to present a medley of styles and trends in jazz music. For the first time ever, the festival reaches out of Bielsko-Biała to locations such as Katowice and Kaunas. Grupa LOTOS has sponsored the event since 2004.
Baby seals at the Hel Seal Centre
Unda Marina, one of the three pregnant grey seals due to deliver pups this year at the Hel Seal Centre of the Marine Station of the Gdańsk University’s Institute of Oceanography, gives birth to a male pup named Neptune. The other two females, Ania and Agata, are still waiting for the birth of their pups.
Strong performance after one year of operating DRAGON locomotives
One year after putting the new DRAGON locomotives in service, both the manufacturer (NEWAG S.A.) and the client (LOTOS Kolej) are proud to report excellent results. Over the past year, the DRAGONs have covered more than 850 thousand kilometres with an average reliability ratio at 99.3%, meeting world-class standards.
Bronze medal for Poland in Falun
Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła, Klemens Murańka and Jan Ziobro win the Bronze medal in the ski jumping team event at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.
LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk in the semi finals!
After a 3:1 win over Transfer Bydgoszcz, the LOTOS Trefl volleyball team advance to the semi finals of the PlusLiga play-offs, for the first time in the club's history. In the semis, they will face the defending champion PGE Skra Bełchatów.
Launch of the second edition of the 'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' programme
During an event at Warsaw's Torwar, visitors find out more about the correct fastening of seat belts and child safety seats. Kajetan Kajetanowicz, multiple Polish rally champion and the programme ambassador, makes an appearance at the event.
'LOTOS Petrobaltic' is back at the shipyard after workover of the B3-5 well
Workover of the B3 field's B3-5 well is successfully completed. Designed to enable continued production from the well, the project was of particular importance, as the B3-5 well accounted for approximately 20% of the field's total production in the past.
'Golden Quality Laurel' for LOTOS Asfalt
LOTOS Asfalt receives a 'Golden Quality Laurel' in the Pomeranian Quality Award Competition, which recognises Pomeranian companies that achieve their business goals through continuous improvement and raising the bar on quality management standards.
Launch of official partnership between Grupa LOTOS and Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego (Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2)
The 'Gdański Tydzień Zawodowca' ('Gdańsk Professionals Week') provides an excellent opportunity for the official signing of a cooperation agreement between Grupa LOTOS and Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego (Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2). The history of partnership between LOTOS and the former Zespół Szkół Przemysłu Spożywczego i Chemicznego w Gdańsku (Food and Chemical Industry School Complex in Gdańsk), currently the Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2, dates back to the 1970s.
Grupa LOTOS awarded in the 'Gdańsk Vocational School-Friendly Employer' competition
Grupa LOTOS is recognised for outstanding achievements in the promotion and sponsorship of the vocational education and successful cooperation in the field of education to the benefit of the local labour market. LOTOS Serwis has also made it to the short list of the competition, receiving a diploma for its successful partnership with the Zespół Szkół Łączności (Communications School Complex).
'White and Green Future with LOTOS' starts to bear fruit
Two young football players born in 2001, Marcin Wiśniewski and Mariusz Czajkowski, who have so far trained in the branch training centres in Starogard (KP Starogard Gdański) and in Bytów (U-2 Bytów), have moved to Lechia Gdańsk and will wear the club's white-and-green jerseys in the C2 First Provincial League, starting in the spring round of the 2014/15 season.
E(x)plory 2015
The Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition 2015 are held at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park. Of the 27 short-listed projects, the judging panel composed of 16 representatives of Poland's scientific and business community has selected winners of this year's competition.
9
january
2014
LOTOS takes off at the Katowice Airport
LOTOS-Air BP Polska begins operations at the Katowice Pyrzowice International Airport as a supplier of aviation fuels 'at the wing-tip'.
9
january
2014
Top Brand award for LOTOS
LOTOS is recognised as the Top Brand 2013 in the engine oils category, the most prestigious distinction granted in the nationwide 'Consumer Laurel 2013' competition.
10
january
2014
LOTOS partners with ENACTUS
Grupa LOTOS becomes a partner of the ENACTUS programme, which mobilises students to pursue business projects to the benefit of local communities.
10
january
2014
Self-service LPG refuelling
The chain of LOTOS service stations begins to offer self-service LPG refuelling facilities, with the SP320 located in Gdynia-Redłowo at Al. Zwycięstwa 165 as the first such service station in the Gdynia-Gdańsk-Sopot agglomeration.
16
january
2014
Towing of the 'Petrobaltic' oil rig
Following completion of work on the B3 field next to the unmanned PG-1 oil rig (so-called jacket), the 'Petrobaltic' oil rig is towed to the B8 field to drill the B8-6K directional well with a target length of 2,370 metres, vertical depth of 2,257 metres, and deviation from the vertical of 627.5 metres.
30
january
2014
New LOTOS licences on the Norwegian Shelf
LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge is awarded two new exploration licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
5
february
2014
LOTOS Serwis' high qualifications confirmed
A representative of the Office of Technical Inspection's certifying body presents the Czechowice-Dziedzice Branch of LOTOS Serwis with a certificate authorising it to operate a UDT-CERT Welders Examination Centre for the PN-EN 287-1: 2011 standard. A welder who passes such examination is authorised to modernise and repair pressure equipment under the purview of the Office of Technical Inspection.
7
february
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Kolej in the south of Poland
In 2004, LOTOS Kolej launched its operations in southern Poland through its new branches in Czechowice-Dziedzice and Jasło. Initially, their primary role was to provide railway services to LOTOS southern refineries; over time, they have taken over a number of other functions, including single-car freight services or international railway services.
10
february
2014
Kamil Stoch, sponsored by Grupa LOTOS, becomes the Winter Olympic Games Champion
Kamil Stoch outperforms the competition and wins the Gold medal in the Men's Ski Jumping Normal Hill at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.
13
february
2014
Justyna takes the Gold
After a phenomenal performance in the women's 10 km classic cross-country skiing race, Justyna Kowalczyk wins the Olympic Gold Medal despite a fractured foot. Justyna's is the second Gold medal for Poland at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, and also the second Gold won by an athlete sponsored by LOTOS.
14
february
2014
LOTOS-Air BP Polska awarded 'Wings of Success'
LOTOS-Air BP receives an award for the ‘Most significant event on the ground handling services market at Warsaw Chopin Airport in 2013’.
15
february
2014
Double Gold for Stoch
Kamil Stoch, sponsored by Grupa LOTOS, makes history as he completes a gold medal sweep in the ski jumping competition at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.
17
february
2014
Launch of the 'Kierunek Bałtyk' ('Headed for the Baltic') online platform
The environmental awareness platform 'Kierunek Bałtyk' ('Headed for the Baltic') is officially launched. In addition to the overall shared goals, the environmental institutions involved in the project cooperate with Grupa LOTOS in delivering our CSR programmes.
http://www.kierunekbaltyk.pl
http://www.facebook.com/kierunekbaltyk
http://www.sledzfoki.pl
18
february
2014
LOTOS Jazz Festival
The 16th 'Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa' ('Bielsko Jazz Blizzard') festival is on. Grupa LOTOS has been the patron of the event for the past eleven years – which is why the festival is known under two names: LOTOS Jazz Festival - Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa.
24
february
2014
Crude oil discovered in LOTOS Norge licence area
Following the drilling of an exploration well in the Trell prospect, presence of crude oil is confirmed in the PL 102F licence area. This marks the first time oil has been discovered in a Polish-held Norwegian licence area.
24
february
2014
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
In the Municipal Office of Gdańsk, a letter of intent to open a Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in the Kokoszki housing estate in Gdańsk is officially signed. In total, ten Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centres have already been opened in the province of Gdańsk as part of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ ('White and Green Future with LOTOS') project.
26
february
2014
LOTOS’ new offshore platform now in the Baltic
A new offshore platform purchased by LOTOS Petrobaltic, the sole company conducting hydrocarbon exploration and production work in the Polish zone of the Baltic Sea, arrives in Poland. Financing for the project was provided by Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A. and Nordea Bank Polska S.A.
3
march
2014
Enter the DRAGON at LOTOS Kolej
LOTOS Kolej puts into operation the first of five DRAGON locomotives it has ordered. Manufactured by NEWAG Gliwice S.A., the DRAGON is a modern six-axle electric locomotive, the first of its kind to be manufactured in Poland in some 25 years.
11
march
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Serwis
An event marking the tenth anniversary of LOTOS Serwis is held at the Hilton Hotel in Gdańsk. Gold medals are presented by Michał Owczarczak, Deputy Governor of the Province of Gdańsk, and Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Board of Grupa LOTOS.
14
march
2014
LOTOS named the '2013 Patron of Gdańsk Culture'
Grupa LOTOS receives the ‘2013 Patron of Gdańsk Culture’ title for its support, as a strategic partner, of projects run by the Baltic Opera House in Gdańsk.
20
march
2014
'2014 Consumer Laurel' awarded to LOTOS
The LOTOS brand is named ‘Leader of the Decade’ in the nationwide ‘Consumer Laurel’ ('Laur Konsumenta') competition in the engine oils category.
27 - 29
march
2014
Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition
Under the auspices of Grupa LOTOS, the Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition are held at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park. During the event, young scientists present their innovative projects, including a new pancreatic cancer treatment method, a steam-powered car, and a waste sorting machine.
1
april
2014
LOTOS recognised for its Best Practices
Four Grupa LOTOS initiatives are highlighted in the latest publication by the Responsible Business Forum (FOB) on best CSR practices.
4
april
2014
'LOTOS for Drivers' mobile application is launched
With the ‘LOTOS dla kierowcy’ ('LOTOS for Drivers') application, drivers are able to locate the nearest service station offering a specific service, gain access to the LOTOS Navigator loyalty programme account, or check special offers currently available at hundreds of LOTOS service stations.
9
april
2014
Grupa LOTOS at the Job Fair
Grupa LOTOS takes part in the International Pomeranian Metropolitan Job and Entrepreneurship Fair, organized by the County Job Centre and the Provincial Job Centre of Gdańsk.
14
april
2014
'Lotos Petrobaltic' starts drilling operations
The 'LOTOS Petrobaltic' platform launches exploration drilling on the B27 prospect located in the Gotland licence area.
24
april
2014
LOTOS Serwis partners with Polski Rejestr Statków S.A. (Polish Shipping Register)
LOTOS Serwis and Polski Rejestr Statków S.A. (Polish Shipping Register) sign a letter of intent in which they declare their intention to cooperate and use each other’s services in supervision over the construction and repairs of offshore units, periodic inspections of such units, or preparation of technical expert reports.
25
april
2014
Improved reliability and safety of the LOTOS refinery
Grupa LOTOS is the first in Poland to introduce an RBI system for pressure equipment at the refinery in Gdańsk, having signed a relevant agreement with the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT). With the new system in place, the period of the refinery's uninterrupted operation may be extended from four to five or six years.
28
april
2014
Grupa LOTOS on top of the 8th Responsible Companies Ranking
In this year's Responsible Companies Ranking, held by the Responsible Business Forum and PwC, Grupa LOTOS ranks first in the 'Fuel, Energy and Mining' industry category.
6
may
2014
Diagnostic video ultrasonography equipment for a hospital in Gdańsk-Zaspa
With the support of Grupa LOTOS, the Specialist St. Adalbert Hospital in Gdańsk acquires state-of-the-art video sonography equipment.
10
may
2014
‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ opens its eleventh academy
An eleventh branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Elbląg as part of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’(‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project.
12
may
2014
LOTOS and PGNiG partner in Norway
LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge and PGNiG Upstream International sign a letter of intent for collaboration in projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Under the letter, the companies will jointly secure new acquisitions and enter licensing rounds held by the Norwegian Petroleum and Energy Ministry.
14
may
2014
LOTOS wins the 'Golden CSR Leaf'
For the second consecutive year, Grupa LOTOS wins the 'Golden CSR Leaf' in a ranking organized under the auspices of the Polityka weekly and PwC.
19
may
2014
LOTOS Kolej signs a contract with PCC Intermodal
LOTOS Kolej and PCC Intermodal sign an agreement on intermodal rail transport services. The contract, valid until March 31st 2016, sets out the terms of cooperation and transport rates for intermodal rail services.
19
may
2014
Opinion poll at Grupa LOTOS
An opinion poll is launched across the LOTOS Group. We are determined to work together towards a positive and stimulating work environment to the benefit of us all; to that end, we must gain an insight into the needs and expectations of our staff.
20
may
2014
LOTOS among the most environmentally-friendly refineries
The switchover to natural gas as the key fuel at the LOTOS refinery has driven carbon emissions down to levels seen only at the best European refineries.
24
may
2014
Campaign for the 'Mewia Łacha' bird reserve
Volunteers from the LOTOS Group, along with their families and friends, gather in Świbno to work together for the sake of the 'Mewia Łacha' bird reserve. Over a weekend morning, they collect more than twenty 120-litre bags of rubbish, plastics, bottles, and even a refrigerator.
24
may
2014
Paweł Olechnowicz named the Business Person of the Last 25 Years
The Judging Panel of the 20th edition of the ‘Business Person of the Year in the Pomerania Region’ competition awards the ‘Business Person of the Last 25 Years (1989 – 2014) in the Pomerania Region’ titles to six business people whose achievements have gained the highest rating - including Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board.
25
may
2014
LOTOS opens new service stations on A4 and A2 motorways
The month of May sees the opening of three new LOTOS service stations in Motorway Service Areas located on A4 and A2 motorways.
25
may
2014
LOTOS Petrobaltic at the Baltic Science Festival
‘How crude oil formed under the Baltic Sea’ – is the theme of an exhibition showcased by the LOTOS Petrobaltic staff at the 12th edition of the Baltic Science Festival.
27
may
2014
‘LOTOS protects the Baltic Sea wildlife’
The ‘LOTOS protects the Baltic Sea’s wildlife’ programme is run by Grupa LOTOS, the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk and the Marine Station in Hel. As part of the initiative, the Company supports conservation of the most endangered animal species in the Baltic Sea. This time, three young seals from the Hel Seal Centre are released into the sea.
27
may
2014
'Griffin' award for LOTOS
For the fifteenth time, the Pomeranian business community recognises the best companies in the region. In recognition of our consistent and regular sponsorship and patronage of cultural projects in the region, Grupa LOTOS receives the special 'Pomeranian Griffin' award.
28
may
2014
Grupa LOTOS names the safest company
The safest company of the LOTOS Group and the safest plant of Grupa LOTOS in 2013 are selected. The titles are awarded to LOTOS Biopaliwa and the Railcars Loading Complex, respectively.
28
may
2014
‘Super Leader’ award for Grupa LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS receives the ‘Super Leader’ award at the 10th Congress of the National Association for the Protection of Classified and Business Information and Personal Data.
29
may
2014
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Straż
The refinery fire services celebrate the tenth anniversary of their company, with many of the firemen receiving high honours awarded by the Polish State.
31
may
2014
LOTOS Kolej for kids
The ‘Railway Technology Days’ event is held on the premises of LOTOS Kolej in Gdańsk on the Children's Day. Kajetan Kajetanowicz, the four-time champion of the Polish Rally Championships, pays an unexpected visit to the event.
2
june
2014
Launch of the LOTOS Kids platform
LOTOS launches kids.lotos.pl – an online games platform for the youngest passengers on board.
4
june
2014
LOTOS named 'Sports Patron of Independent Poland'
Grupa LOTOS wins the title of 'Sports Patron of Independent Poland'. The award is collected on behalf of the Company by Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board, during the 'Sporting Success at the 25th Anniversary of Poland's Independence' gala event held on June 2nd.
4
june
2014
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
A twelfth branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Kokoszki as part of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme, offering an alternative training location to Gdańsk. Adam Nawałka, the coach of Poland's national football team, and Kajetan Kajetanowicz, the LOTOS Rally Team driver, both make an appearance at the event.
4
june
2014
Opening of the Freedom Motorway
At an official event at the LOTOS service station in Brwinów near Warsaw, President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski and President of Germany Joachim Gauck unveil a memorial plaque and open the Warsaw-Berlin A2 motorway.
5
june
2014
LOTOS wins two Superbrands awards
LOTOS receives two prestigious Superbrands awards for the strongest and most recognisable brands in Poland.
10
june
2014
Launch of the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ programme
Grupa LOTOS launches a new CSR project in association with the National Road Traffic Safety Centre and the fotelik.info website. The ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach' ('LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) prevention and awareness programme focuses on the correct fastening of seat belts and child safety seats. Kajetan Kajetanowicz has agreed to become the ambassador of the programme.
10
june
2014
Partnership with the Communications School Complex in Gdańsk
12
june
2014
25. Conference at the AGH University of Science and Technology
The International Scientific and Technical Conference DRILLING-OIL-GAS AGH 2014 is one of most important gatherings of researchers and practitioners in the field of hydrocarbon exploration and production. Lectures and presentations delivered by LOTOS Petrobaltic representatives attract much attention from conference participants.
16
june
2014
Growing sales of bitumens by LOTOS Asfalt
After the first five months of the year, LOTOS Asfalt more than doubles its domestic sales of bitumens, reporting a four-fold growth in the sales of advanced modified bitumens.
18
june
2014
Final round of the 'Jasło Science League with LOTOS'
The Jasło Cultural Centre hosts the final round of the first edition of the ‘Jasło Science League with LOTOS’ competition.
21
june
2014
First event under the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ programme
A large-scale child safety seat and safety belt inspection campaign takes place at the Przymorze Shopping Mall in Gdańsk, the first such event under the ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach’ (‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) programme. The programme ambassador, Kajetan Kajetanowicz, makes an appearance as a special guest.
22
june
2014
LOTOS Junior Cup 2014 finals
The football stadium in Traugutta Street in Gdańsk hosts the LOTOS Junior Cup 2014 finals. Gdańsk wins in the tournament, having beaten Starogard Gdański at 1:0. At the award ceremony, the most talented participants of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość w LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project are also awarded scholarships.
24
june
2014
Recap of the 2013/2014 ‘Pomeranian Talent’ project
The 'Zdolni z Pomorza' (‘Pomeranian Talent’) programme offers support to Pomerania’s teachers and nearly 1,200 pupils exceptionally gifted in mathematics, physics, and IT. The most talented of them are covered by mentoring programmes run by academic staff.
25
june
2014
Modern fuel depot in Poznań
The new fuel depot is located in a critical spot near the A2 motorway junction and in the area where both Grupa LOTOS and other fuel companies have the largest number of service stations.
25
june
2014
Recap of the spring round of cruises under the Maritime Education programme
The spring round of the Maritime Education programme cruises is now over, and participants meet with Mateusz Kusznierewicz — the Olympic Champion and mastermind behind that project, and also Ambassador for Maritime Affairs of the City of Gdańsk.
26 - 29
june
2014
71st LOTOS Rally Poland
The 71st LOTOS Rally Poland hits the roads of Poland and Lithuania; the rally is also the 7th round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Grupa LOTOS is involved in the event both as the titular sponsor and also as the official partner of Robert Kubica, who competes in the rally.
26
june
2014
Launch of the ‘Emotions to the Full’ ('Emocje do pełna') website
The www.emocjedopelna.pl website presents all information and updates on sports events, coming from various social media sources. From now on, fans of all sports teams sponsored by Grupa LOTOS will be able to stay up to date and cheer on their favourite athletes.
30
june
2014
Appointment of Supervisory Board for the ninth term of office
The Annual General Meeting of Grupa LOTOS appoints Supervisory Board members for the ninth term of office. The following members are reappointed: Wiesław Skwarko as Chairman, Małgorzata Hirszel, Agnieszka Trzaskalska, Oskar Pawłowski, and Michał Rumiński. A new member, Magdalena Bohusz-Boguszewska, is also appointed to serve on the Supervisory Board as the representative of the Ministry of State Treasury.
5
july
2014
'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' in Koszwały
As part of the ‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach’ (‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’) programme, road safety experts attend an event organized at the Grupa LOTOS service station in Koszwały near Gdańsk. All customers can have their safety belts and child safety seats inspected for free.
9
july
2014
LOTOS wins a prestigious gold
Having defeated nine other teams, the LOTOS team takes the gold medal in the Lechia Gdańsk Prestige Cup tournament held at PGE Arena in Gdańsk.
12
july
2014
Gold Medal of the Polish Success Academy for Paweł Olechnowicz
The Polish Success Academy awards a Gold Medal and grants membership to Paweł Olechnowicz, President of the Grupa LOTOS Board, in recognition of his innovative business projects.
15
july
2014
LOTOS Kolej with a new locomotive
The new locomotive is the first 6Dg unit at LOTOS Kolej, with two more such locomotives to appear on the Gdańsk railway siding in July. The new shunting locomotive is a former SM42 diesel unit upgraded by Newag.
16
july
2014
Motorcycle Rider Card Navigator and more
The LOTOS service station chain introduces a dedicated loyalty card for motorcycle owners. As a bonus to fuel purchase, they will receive disposable wipes to clean their motorcycle helmets, and special helmet hangers will be installed in toilets at the LOTOS service stations.
17
july
2014
'LOTOS Optima' – three years on the market
With 158 economy service stations opened in just three years and effective management of its service station chain, LOTOS has markedly strengthened its position in the retail market.
21 - 23
july
2014
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LOTOS Polish Open 2014
The International Men's Polish Open Championships are held at the Sand Valley Golf & Country Club in Pasłęk near Elbląg. The champion title is claimed by Berni Reiter of Austria, who was a favourite from round one.
24
july
2014
Contract for the construction of a Hydrogen Recovery Unit is signed
The Hydrogen Recovery Unit, a new installation at Grupa LOTOS, is expected to add to the Gdańsk refinery's total output a further 100 thousand tonnes of LPG, 9 thousand tonnes of hydrogen and 25 thousand tonnes of naphtha per year. The project is to be launched in the spring of 2015 and completed by the American company AMCS Corporation on a turn-key basis.
24
july
2014
LOTOS Geonafta turns fifty
Nearly 150 guests from Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Norway and the USA gather in the courtyard of the Michał Ogiński Palace in Płungiany (Plunge) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of LOTOS Geonafta.
9
august
2014
Transshipment at open sea
On the B3 oil field, a third open-see transshipment operation in the history of LOTOS Petrobaltic takes place. Crude oil extracted from the B3 field is loaded from Icarus III to the Solando tanker and transported to the Gdańsk port and ultimately to the Grupa LOTOS refinery.
14
august
2014
Pit Stop at the Baltic Opera
A special Pit Stop is set up at the LOTOS service station near the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk as part of the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ campaign. About 50 motorists and passengers opt for an inspection, owing to which three of them avoid a certain death.
25
august
2014
First transaction by Polskie Inwestycje Rozwojowe
A special purpose vehicle, wholly-owned by LOTOS Petrobaltic, enter into agreements with Polskie Inwestycje Rozwojowe, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and Bank Pekao S.A. for the financing of development of the B8 field in the Baltic Sea. The transaction is the first production project in Central Europe to be funded on a project finance basis.
25
august
2014
Włodzimierz Karpiński, Minister of the State Treasury, visits the 'LOTOS Petrobaltic' offshore rig
Włodzimierz Karpiński, Minister of the Polish State Treasury, and Rafał Baniak, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of State Treasury, visit one of the four LOTOS Petrobaltic's drilling rigs operating in the Baltic Sea.
27
august
2014
New crude oil unloading railway terminal
As of 2015, the LOTOS refinery will process crude oil extracted by PGNiG (primarily from its new production site in Lubiatów). First, however, crude oil must be transported and unloaded; to that end, a new railway unloading terminal, with a capacity of more than 500 thousand tonnes per year, will be built at the refinery.
1
september
2014
Thirteenth ‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ centre
A new branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy is officially opened in Słupsk. More than 160 young football players of the KS Gryf Słupsk football club have joined the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) project.
4
september
2014
First contract under the EFRA Project
Grupa LOTOS and LOTOS Asfalt sign a contract with Fluor S.A. for the design and support related to contracting, procurement, and construction site management, in connection with the integration of newly built facilities with the refinery. It is the first contract under the EFRA Project related to the construction of a coking unit.
8
september
2014
Green light given to LOTOS share issue
The Extraordinary General Meeting of Grupa LOTOS approves an increase of the Company's share capital by issuing new shares. The proceeds will be used to finance the Company’s strategy, which envisages further investments to increase the Gdańsk refinery's complexity and step up hydrocarbon production.
11
september
2014
'Top-Quality Human Resources' Certificate awarded to Grupa LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS receives a 'Top-Quality Human Resources' Certificate from the Polish Human Resources Management Association, in recognition of its implementation of the organization's business strategy through creating an engaging workplace.
17
september
2014
LOTOS Oil - Ambassador of the Polish Economy
In the fourth edition of the Ambassador of the Polish Economy award, LOTOS Oil wins in the ‘Partner of Foreign Companies’ category. The company is distinguished in this prestigious competition for the third time running.
23
september
2014
LOTOS Kolej at the InnoTrans 2014 fair
The InnoTrans fair in Berlin has grown into a meeting point for all major industry players and the venue of choice for the majority of world premieres. This year, the Berlin fair hosts demonstrations of as many as 145 vehicles, including the E6ACT Dragon made by NEWAG Gliwice and used by LOTOS Kolej on a daily basis.
25
september
2014
Five million cubic metres of oil extracted from the B3 field
The volume of crude oil produced from the B3 field has exceeded 5 million cubic metres. The Baltic Beta platform crew celebrate this milestone together with the Management Board of LOTOS Petrobaltic.
27
september
2014
A new branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Malbork
the fourteenth branch opened as part of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme in just two years.
5
october
2014
LOTOS Petrobaltic helps recover Douglas A-20 wreck from the Baltic Sea bottom
Research vessel St. Barbara raises the wreck of a Douglas A-20 plane from the bottom of the Baltic Sea, bringing the recovery operation, carried out by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk in collaboration with the Polish Navy and LOTOS Petrobaltic, to a successful conclusion.
10
october
2014
New image-building campaign at LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS launches a new image-building project, based on a TV spot and a wide-ranging campaign on the Internet, including the www.lotostory.pl website with an interactive image-building spot.
15
october
2014
LOTOS becomes a partner of the Large Family Card project
LOTOS is the first service station chain to join the ‘Karta Dużej Rodziny’ ('Large Family Card') scheme.
15 october 2014
The State Treasury to subscribe for new shares of Grupa LOTOS
Acting as the State Treasury's representative, the Minister of State Treasury enters into an agreement with Grupa LOTOS for assistance in the form of non-public aid of up to PLN 530m to finance the construction of a Delayed Coking Unit (DCU) and auxiliary installations (‘EFRA Project’). Under the Agreement, the State Treasury will subscribe for new shares of Grupa LOTOS by exercising its pre-emptive rights.
17
october
2014
Another ‘Best Annual Report’ award for Grupa LOTOS
For the third consecutive time, Grupa LOTOS is included in the group of companies whose annual reports are rated as most useful to shareholders and investors. Having stated that the ‘2013 Integrated Annual Report of Grupa LOTOS’ exemplifies a publication based on which investment decisions can be made at a relatively minimal risk, the jury of the ninth edition of the contest ranks our company in the third place in the ‘Main Prizes for Large Companies’ category.
21
october
2014
LOTOS' high technical safety standard awarded
The Ministry of Economy and the Office of Technical Inspection have decided to award enterprises leading in terms of business initiative, growth and technical safety. A recognition certificate and statuette ‘In Recognition of High Technical Safety Standard’ are awarded to Grupa LOTOS.
30
october
2014
Polish shipyards to convert the Petrobaltic platform
LOTOS Petrobaltic signs a contract for the conversion of its drilling rig into a production unit. The consortium of the project's contractors consists of companies controlled by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (Energomontaż – Północ Gdynia and Nauta Shiprepair Yard) and a domestically-owned shipyard, Crist.
4 november 2014
LOTOS' high safety standard awarded
A recognition certificate and statuette ‘In Recognition of High Technical Safety Standard’ are awarded to Grupa LOTOS.
15 november 2014
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Grupa LOTOS on the Monopoly gameboard
Gdańsk is Poland's and CEE's first city to have its own version of the popular Monopoly game. The Grupa LOTOS refinery and office building are obvious choices to feature on the gameboard, both being the city's landmarks welcoming all those travelling to Gdańsk from Elbląg and Warsaw.
17 november 2014
Great LOTOS Paliwa Fuel Lottery is on
All LOTOS and LOTOS Optima service stations hold a nationwide sales promotion. The Great Lottery is a remarkable project in terms of the number and value of prizes, with the prize pool including six Ford Ka passenger cars, 100 Samsung Galaxy Alpha smart phones, and 260 thousand discount coupons redeemable at service stations.
20 november 2014
'Diamonds of the Polish Chemical Industry' awarded to LOTOS
The ‘Diamonds of the Polish Chemical Industry’ awards are presented at the Chemical Industry Forum. Two equal ranking 'CSR Leader' titles are granted to Grupa LOTOS and BASF Polska.
20 november 2014
Two years of the ‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ programme
The PGE Arena in Gdańsk hosts a press conference to recap the two years of the ‘Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM’ (‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’) programme.
25 november 2014
LOTOS named 'A Well-Perceived Company'
Grupa LOTOS is declared 'A Well-Perceived Company' in the fifth edition of a contest organized by the Business Centre Club.
26 november 2014
Tenth anniversary of the LOTOS Academy
LOTOS Academy is a comprehensive staff education project highly valued in the world of science and business.
28 november 2014
LOTOS makes it to the Most Valuable Polish Brands Ranking
In the 11th 'Most Valuable Polish Brands' Ranking, the LOTOS brand is valued at PLN 1,245.3m, and Grupa LOTOS entrenches its position among Poland's top ten most valuable brands.
28 november 2014
Final gala of the pilot 'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' programme
Two and a half thousand kids take part in the fun&learn event at the Arena Gdynia centre at the final gala of the awareness programme run by Grupa LOTOS and the National Road Traffic Safety Centre. The 'LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach' ('LOTOS Safety Belt Champions') project promotes the correct fastening of seat belts as well as optimum selection and fastening of child safety seats.
28 november 2014
First screening of 'Dynamic people - the Process Operator'
The film is a new information tool developed by the Human Resources Office of Grupa LOTOS. From now on, it will be used to support the process of recruitment of candidates for this extremely challenging job, which is also of key importance to the refinery.
1 december 2014
LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk volleyball team at the Gdańsk refinery
The team, coaching staff and managers of LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk, the sensation of the current volleyball season, pay a visit at Grupa LOTOS. After a site tour and meeting with the LOTOS Straż staff, those with no fear of heights or low temperatures decide to take a bird's-eye view of the refinery from the fire truck's cherry picker.
3 december 2014
Maritime Education Programme with the 'EKO Inspiracja 2014' award
The Maritime Education Programme, with Grupa LOTOS as one of the partners, receives the 'EKO Inspiracja 2014' award in the 'Partnership' category.
9 december 2014
Grupa LOTOS recognised for sports sponsorship in Gdańsk
Grupa LOTOS is awarded at the 12th Gdynia Sports Gala as the sponsor of the Lechia Gdańsk football team and the LOTOS Trefl volleyball team, and organizer of the 'Biało-zielona przyszłość z LOTOSEM' ('White and Green Future with LOTOS') initiative sponsoring of a number of training centres for young football players.
9 december 2014
Authorised Economic Operator status for LOTOS
Grupa LOTOS takes the first steps to adjust the Company's organizational structure to receive an AEO Certificate, under which a company is assigned the Authorised Economic Operator status and may enjoy certain privileges in accordance with the EU customs law.
10 december 2014
Grupa LOTOS public share offering successfully completed
Shareholders of Grupa LOTOS will acquire all the Company new shares on a pre-emptive basis. Thanks to the successful public offering, the Company has been able to raise its target gross proceeds of PLN 995.5m.
10 december 2014
Grupa LOTOS signs the 'Call to Action on Anti-Corruption' initiative
The 'Call to Action on Anti-Corruption' is an initiative uniting businesses in a concerted effort to fight corruption. The official signing of the document takes place in New York, and is the highlight of celebrations marking the 10th Anniversary of the 10th Principle of the UN Global Compact.
10 december 2014
Paweł Olechnowicz as the Man of the Decade
At the grand gala event of the 10th edition of the Nafta/Chemia Conference, the 'Man of the Decade – who Changed the Polish Oil and Chemical Industry' titles are awarded, with Paweł Olechnowicz, President of Grupa LOTOS Board, as one of this year's honorees.
11 december 2014
Grupa LOTOS as a socially responsible company
For the third time, Grupa LOTOS is a regional partner of the 'CSR Academy. Towards Responsible Business' conference organized by the Puls Biznesu daily newspaper in Gdańsk. The event is another opportunity to share our best CSR practice with micro, small and medium-sized businesses of the Pomerania region.
14 december 2014
Paweł Olechnowicz among Poland's top 20 managers
BloombergBusinessweek Polska recognises Poland's top CEOs with the most successful track records. The top 20 managers ranking is based on a survey, with the final rank depending on the overall number of votes cast in favour of a candidate.
18 december 2014
Grupa LOTOS in the RESPECT Index again
Once again, Grupa LOTOS is included in the RESPECT Index of the most socially responsible companies, in the project's eighth edition.
21 december 2014
LOTOS named the 'Patron of Culture' in Jasło
LOTOS Infrastruktura receives one of the three 'Patron of Culture 2014' awards. The statuettes are awarded by Ryszard Pabian, the Mayor of Jasło, during a Christmas meeting at the Jasło Cultural Centre.
1 january 2015
LOTOS-Air BP launches operations in Lublin
As of the beginning of 2015, LOTOS-Air BP Polska starts offering aircraft refuelling services at the Lublin airport. The airport authorities decide to introduce the new company-recommended fuel sales management system, which is an innovation on the Polish aviation fuel market.
8 january 2015
Polish crude oil from Lubiatów reaches the LOTOS refinery
36 tankers with 1,500 tonnes of crude oil from the PGNiG production site in Lubiatów reach the LOTOS refinery in Gdańsk in early January, the first delivery under a 5-year contract signed with an intention of diversifying the Company's crude oil supply sources. Under the contract, the refinery will receive 25 thousand tonnes high-quality low-sulfur crude oil per month.
9 january 2015
Joint PGNiG and LOTOS Petrobaltic exploration project in north-eastern Poland
LOTOS Petrobaltic and PGNiG sign a joint operations agreement concerning the Górowo-Iławeckie licence in north-eastern Poland.
30 january 2015
Grupa LOTOS as a 'Friendly Recruitment Zone'
Grupa LOTOS, as a member of the Coalition for Friendly Recruitment, receives a 'Friendly Recruitment Zone' certificate in recognition of its candidate-friendly recruitment processes and compliance with the Code of Good Recruitment Practices.
2 february 2015
Stronger cooperation between LOTOS Kolej and PGNiG
Under contracts signed by PGNiG and LOTOS Kolej for the provision of end-to-end railway siding services on PGNiG's side tracks leading to Barnówko (in the province of Szczecin) and Wierzbno (in the province of Zielona Góra), LOTOS Kolej will deploy four SM30 shunting locomotives (dubbed 'Duckies' by the railway personnel).
12 february 2015
Award for LOTOS Asfalt
Piotr Przyborowski, the CEO of LOTOS Asfalt, receives the 'Personality of the Year 2014 in the Construction Industry' award and LOTOS Asfalt is recognised as the 'Construction Company of the Year 2014', both awards granted by the publisher of the Builder PWB Media monthly.
16 february 2015
Meeting with the authorities of the town of Władysławowo and county of Puck
LOTOS Petrobaltic, CalEnergy and their subsidiaries are actively at work on a project related to the development of the B4 and B6 gas fields (Baltic Gas Project). Gas produced from these fields will be transported to shore, to Energobaltic in Władysławowo.
17 february 2015
Grupa LOTOS becomes the Major Sponsor of the Polish National Football Team
An agreement is signed at the National Stadium in Warsaw appointing Grupa LOTOS the Major Sponsor of the Polish national football team. The contract between Grupa LOTOS and the Polish Football Association will remain in force until December 31st 2018.
19 february 2015
LOTOS as the capital market leader
On the back of the largest public offering of shares, Grupa LOTOS makes it to the list of leaders of the Polish capital market in 2014. Paweł Olechnowicz, President of Grupa LOTOS Board, accepts the award from Paweł Tamborski, President of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Management Board at the official gala ceremony.
23 february 2015
Fuel quality at LOTOS service stations approved by UOKiK
Inspections carried out by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in 2014 covered 71 LOTOS service stations located all around the country. The quality of fuels at all the LOTOS services stations inspected by UOKiK is in line with the standards.
23 february 2015
17. LOTOS Jazz Festival – Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa
Over the seven festival days, Poland's jazz stars and world-class jazz artists appear on the stage to present a medley of styles and trends in jazz music. For the first time ever, the festival reaches out of Bielsko-Biała to locations such as Katowice and Kaunas. Grupa LOTOS has sponsored the event since 2004.
23 february 2015
Baby seals at the Hel Seal Centre
Unda Marina, one of the three pregnant grey seals due to deliver pups this year at the Hel Seal Centre of the Marine Station of the Gdańsk University’s Institute of Oceanography, gives birth to a male pup named Neptune. The other two females, Ania and Agata, are still waiting for the birth of their pups.
26 february 2015
Strong performance after one year of operating DRAGON locomotives
One year after putting the new DRAGON locomotives in service, both the manufacturer (NEWAG S.A.) and the client (LOTOS Kolej) are proud to report excellent results. Over the past year, the DRAGONs have covered more than 850 thousand kilometres with an average reliability ratio at 99.3%, meeting world-class standards.
28 february 2015
Bronze medal for Poland in Falun
Kamil Stoch, Piotr Żyła, Klemens Murańka and Jan Ziobro win the Bronze medal in the ski jumping team event at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.
3 march 2015
LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk in the semi finals!
After a 3:1 win over Transfer Bydgoszcz, the LOTOS Trefl volleyball team advance to the semi finals of the PlusLiga play-offs, for the first time in the club's history. In the semis, they will face the defending champion PGE Skra Bełchatów.
5 march 2015
Launch of the second edition of the 'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' programme
During an event at Warsaw's Torwar, visitors find out more about the correct fastening of seat belts and child safety seats. Kajetan Kajetanowicz, multiple Polish rally champion and the programme ambassador, makes an appearance at the event.
10 march 2015
'LOTOS Petrobaltic' is back at the shipyard after workover of the B3-5 well
Workover of the B3 field's B3-5 well is successfully completed. Designed to enable continued production from the well, the project was of particular importance, as the B3-5 well accounted for approximately 20% of the field's total production in the past.
13 march 2015
'Golden Quality Laurel' for LOTOS Asfalt
LOTOS Asfalt receives a 'Golden Quality Laurel' in the Pomeranian Quality Award Competition, which recognises Pomeranian companies that achieve their business goals through continuous improvement and raising the bar on quality management standards.
17 march 2015
Launch of official partnership between Grupa LOTOS and Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego (Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2)
The 'Gdański Tydzień Zawodowca' ('Gdańsk Professionals Week') provides an excellent opportunity for the official signing of a cooperation agreement between Grupa LOTOS and Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego (Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2). The history of partnership between LOTOS and the former Zespół Szkół Przemysłu Spożywczego i Chemicznego w Gdańsku (Food and Chemical Industry School Complex in Gdańsk), currently the Vocational and Lifelong Learning Centre No. 2, dates back to the 1970s.
18 march 2015
Grupa LOTOS awarded in the 'Gdańsk Vocational School-Friendly Employer' competition
Grupa LOTOS is recognised for outstanding achievements in the promotion and sponsorship of the vocational education and successful cooperation in the field of education to the benefit of the local labour market. LOTOS Serwis has also made it to the short list of the competition, receiving a diploma for its successful partnership with the Zespół Szkół Łączności (Communications School Complex).
20 march 2015
'White and Green Future with LOTOS' starts to bear fruit
Two young football players born in 2001, Marcin Wiśniewski and Mariusz Czajkowski, who have so far trained in the branch training centres in Starogard (KP Starogard Gdański) and in Bytów (U-2 Bytów), have moved to Lechia Gdańsk and will wear the club's white-and-green jerseys in the C2 First Provincial League, starting in the spring round of the 2014/15 season.
25 - 28 march 2015
E(x)plory 2015
The Nationwide Finals of the E(x)plory Science Competition 2015 are held at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park. Of the 27 short-listed projects, the judging panel composed of 16 representatives of Poland's scientific and business community has selected winners of this year's competition.
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LOTOS Jazz Festival
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
LOTOS’s new offshore platform now in the Baltic
Tenth anniversary of LOTOS Serwis
Diagnostic video ultrasonography equipment for a hospital in Gdańsk-Zaspa
The 'White and green future with LOTOS' programme opens its eleventh academy
New Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy centre in Kokoszki
Final round of the Jasło Science League with LOTOS
First event under the ‘LOTOS Safety Belt Champions’ (‘LOTOS - Mistrzowie w pasach’) programme
LOTOS Junior Cup 2014 finals
Recap of the spring round of cruises under the Maritime Education programme
LOTOS Safety Belt Champions in Koszwały
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LOTOS Kolej with a new locomotive
Motorcycle Rider Card Navigator and more
LOTOS Polish Open 2014
First transaction by Polskie Inwestycje Rozwojowe
Włodzimierz Karpiński, Minister of the State Treasury, visits the LOTOS PETROBALTIC offshore rig
Thirteenth ‘White and Green Future with LOTOS’ centre
Green light given to LOTOS share issue
LOTOS Kolej at the InnoTrans 2014 fair
A new branch of the Lechia Gdańsk Football Academy opens in Malbork
LOTOS Petrobaltic helps recover Douglas A-20 wreck from the Baltic Sea bottom
New image-building campaign at LOTOS
Polish shipyards to modernise the Petrobaltic platform
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Tenth anniversary of the LOTOS Academy
Final gala of the pilot 'LOTOS Safety Belt Champions' programme
First screening of 'Dynamic people – the Process Operator'
LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk volleyball team at the Gdańsk refinery
Polish crude oil from Lubiatów reaches the LOTOS refinery
Grupa LOTOS Is the Major Sponsor of the Polish National Football Team
Strong performance after one year of operating DRAGON locomotives
