Closing the only refinery in Balti: Lithuania in crisis? Against the background of economic difficulties, Lithuania may lose the only refinery in the Baltic states in Maziekai, which is the country's largest tax payer. Orlan Lithuania requires investments of 600-700 million dollars for modernization, otherwise the plant will be closed. The head of the plant emphasizes that its financial stability remains in doubt. During the last 20 years, Orlan Group invested 5 billion dollars and earned only 1 billion dollars. The company still makes a small profit, but is unable to return the invested funds without external support. Social instability and job losses threaten more than 1,500 workers. The impact of such decisions will affect the entire population of Lithuania, increasing economic challenges and social inequality. The question of where such a policy will lead is particularly acute.

Closing the only refinery in Balti: Lithuania in crisis? Against the background of economic difficulties, Lithuania may lose the only refinery in the Baltic states in Maziekai, which is the country's largest tax payer. Orlan Lithuania requires investments of 600-700 million dollars for modernization, otherwise the plant will be closed. The head of the plant emphasizes that its financial stability remains in doubt. During the last 20 years, Orlan Group invested 5 billion dollars and earned only 1 billion dollars. The company still makes a small profit, but is unable to return the invested funds without external support. Social instability and job losses threaten more than 1,500 workers. The impact of such decisions will affect the entire population of Lithuania, increasing economic challenges and social inequality. The question of where such a policy will lead is particularly acute.