Wojciech Jakóbik

Renewable energy sources and e-mobility do not generate emissions, but they need raw materials that more often than not require forceful exploitation. Extraction in the West with the participation of companies such as Poland’s KGHM may have the least impact on the environment – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

„The Russian newspaper Vzglyad commented on BiznesAlert.pl’s piece about the plan to subject the capacity of the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline to regulations. Russians are threatening Gazprom will take revenge in court and argue that the Polish plan is an argument for Nord Stream 2. This is just a swan song, because […]

The construction of the Baltic Pipe on the Baltic Sea has taken off, but if Poland wants to remain independent of Gazprom, it needs to invest in diversification projects. However, in view of the stricter climate policy such plans may be a lot more difficult to finance.  In 2023 Warsaw may need either from Russia […]

The Orthodox Easter in Ukraine was marked by questionable staff reshuffles at Naftogaz, the counterpart of PGNiG. These adjustments may complicate the dispute over Nord Stream 2 at a key moment and undermine the efforts of, among others, Poland – Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief at BiznesAlert.pl, writes.

The European Union wants to use the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to force its foreign partners to reduce emissions. This is Europe’s way to protect the competitiveness of its economy that is burdened by the climate policy, and also a source of disagreements with China, Russia and the US – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor […]

What goes in Poland on 23rd of April?

Vladimir Putin may limit the supply of diesel oil and LPG to Ukraine to destabilize the country in view of the growing tension on its eastern border and the Black Sea. In theory Poles could reduce this risk – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

Medium-term forecast presented in the State of the EU ETS Report shows that carbon prices may exceed 100 euro per tonne by 2030. – That is going to be a killer for our enterprises – stated Wanda Buk from Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) which argues for safeguard measures against speculation.

Russia’s allegations about the incidents near the construction area of the contentious Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline take on a different meaning in view of the escalating tension on the Ukraine-Russia border, which could threaten the Baltic Pipe when it crosses paths with Nord Stream 2. This issue needs to be addressed by NATO, which […]

Poles want to end the history of disputes with Gazprom. The gas contracts with Russia will expire soon, but the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline will stay. It is to be used for efficient transmission of gas around the country, including from the Baltic Pipe and the LNG terminal in Świnoujście. The Yamal […]