By integrating all elements of the oil sector value chain, the ORLEN Group is able to match the operations of each element of the value chain to its other elements. This allows the Group to build and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage, especially in changing market conditions.
The key elements of the ORLEN Group’s value chain are:
Links between individual business areas
Workforce
| Downstream | 11,288 |
|---|---|
| Retail | 955 |
| Upstream | 112 |
Workforce (no. of staff), including active and inactive staff, at the ORLEN Group companies as at December 31st 2014 (not including consolidation, excluding BOP i PPPT)
Workforce (no. of staff), including active and inactive staff, at the ORLEN Group companies as at December 31st 2014 (the figures do not account for consolidation and do not include BOP and PPPT).
Revenue, expenses, financial results, increase in capital expenditure of the operating segments in 2014
| Downstream | Retail | Upstream | Corporate Functions | Eliminations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 85,941 | 36,104 | 298 | 311 | (15,822) | 106,832 |
| Total operating expenses | (85,971) | (35,015) | (271) | (1,007) | 15,822 | (106,442) |
| Net other income/(expenses)1) | (4,861) | (4) | (319) | 26 | (5,158) | |
| LIFO-based operating profit/(loss) before amortisation/depreciation (LIFO-based EBITDA) and impairment losses |
4,210 | 1,416 | 152 | (565) | - | 5,213 |
| LIFO-based operating profit/(loss) before impairment losses | 2,802 | 1,061 | 30 | (671) | - | 3,222 |
| Net finance income/(costs) | (1,535) | |||||
| Net (loss) | (5,828) | |||||
| Capital expenditure | 2,714 | 345 | 499 | 230 | - | 3,788 |
1) Including impairment losses on non-current assets of PLN (-)5,360m, recognised in 2014, related mainly to the ORLEN Lietuva Group: PLN (-)4,181m, Unipetrol Group: PLN (-)752m, Anwil Group (Spolana): PLN (-)64m, and Rafineria Jedlicze Group: PLN (-)42m. For details of impairment losses, see Notes 6.2.2, 12.2, 14.1, 14.3 and 18 to the consolidated financial statements.
SOURCES OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF THE ORLEN GROUP:
- Strong position on large and promising growth markets
- Strong and recognisable brand
- Strong customer-oriented approach
- Integrated value chain
- Operational excellence
- Sustainable growth of hydrocarbon production
- Modern management culture