Illuminated PCK refinery installations in Schwedt at night

Schwedt/Oder · Brandenburg

Energy security.
Built for tomorrow.

One of Germany’s largest refining sites—supplying Berlin and Brandenburg while shaping the next generation of industrial energy.

12million tonnes annual capacity
90%of regional fuel demand supplied
1,100skilled employees at the Schwedt site
20fuel qualities for diverse markets

Our PCK

A refinery at the heart of the region.

PCK turns crude oil and biogenic components into essential fuels, energy and chemical feedstocks. A highly integrated site, connected by pipeline and rail, supports secure supply across Berlin and Brandenburg.

Official company profile
20+products & energy
203km Rostock–Schwedt pipeline
78km Schwedt–Seefeld pipeline
4× ISOcertified management standards

What we produce

Essential products. Efficiently delivered.

95

Gasoline

D

Diesel

JET

Jet fuel

H

Fuel oils

LPG

Liquid gas

B

Bitumen

S

Sulphur

AR

Aromatics

Electricity & steam

Logistics

Distribution by rail, pipeline and road

The majority of products leave Schwedt by rail. Product pipelines connect the refinery with the Seefeld tank farm, while carefully managed road logistics complete the network.

66%Rail
21%Pipeline
13%Road
Conceptual view of a refinery, renewable hydrogen infrastructure, railway and wind turbines at sunrise

Transformation

Industrial strength meets a low-carbon future.

The Schwedt site has the people, infrastructure and regional renewable-energy potential to evolve into an integrated energy, chemicals and fuels hub. The HyPE+ pathway explores renewable hydrogen, e-fuels, biomethane and valuable chemical products through 2045.

  • Renewable hydrogen
  • Sustainable aviation fuels
  • Bio-based feedstocks
  • Green heat for Schwedt
Explore the transformation

Leadership

Experienced management. Clear responsibility.

Official portrait of Ralf Schairer

Spokesman of the Management Board

Ralf Schairer

A graduate engineer with international refinery leadership experience. He has served as spokesman of PCK’s management since April 2022.
Official portrait of Harry Gnorski

Managing Director

Harry Gnorski

A graduate engineer and member of the management team, responsible for the reliable and future-oriented development of the refinery.

News & information

From Schwedt. For the region.

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

PROCUREMENT · SUPPLIER INFORMATION

Supplier information: diversified crude oil supply

PCK welcomes preliminary contact from qualified crude oil suppliers and logistics partners. Supplier qualification, compliance review and formal procurement terms apply.

Company

Challenges and opportunities in focus: 9th regular PCK Schwedt Task Force

Environment

Construction begins on the Claus 3 / Claus 4 environmental project

pck.de/medienAll official PCK media announcementsCurrent press releases, company news and background from pck.de

Safety first

Safety is a 24/7 commitment.

Integrated quality, environmental, occupational health and energy management systems guide daily operations. In an emergency, always follow instructions from public authorities and site response teams.

ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001

Get in touch

The right contact for your enquiry.

General enquiries, career questions and media requests can be directed to the published PCK contacts below.

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