Energy industry is a sanctuary of Polish Eastern policy

In spite of the turmoil caused by historical disputes, Poland’s eastern policy is sticking to the energy sector. PGNiG is expanding its operations in Ukraine, oil companies break the deadlock in Lithuania. Poland, the Baltic States, Ukraine and Moldova together criticize the project that helps Russia’s dominance in the gas market – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, […]

Will the merger of PKN Orlen and Lotos accelerate diversification?

According to BiznesAlert.pl, even the Germans bring oil from outside of Russia via the Gdańsk oil terminal today. Although the Russian blend of REBCO will still be needed by refiners for technological reasons, diversification is progressing. Grupa Lotos reports that 40 percent of deliveries in the first quarter of 2018 came from outside of Russia. […]

A hybrid gas war is going on in Ukraine

Gazprom does not recognize the verdict in favor of Ukrainians. It does not supply gas despite the bonds resulting from arbitration. Ukrainian politicians warn that the pressure in gas pipelines on the Dnieper falls. All this takes place under the guise of full-fledged activities – says Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.

The Orlen-Lotos merger heralds expansion. An NPP too?

The Polish government and PKN Orlen have signed a letter of intent regarding the takeover of the Lotos Group shares, and thus control over it, which the government representatives have been discussing in recent months – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl

Morawiecki’s job in smog

The 22nd of February can be remembered as a turning point in the fight against smog in Poland. The verdict of the tribunal encouraged the government to work and could break the resistance of matter in ministries opposing changes.

EUGAL at gunpoint. The Nord Stream 2 branch can be expensive

Seven German politicians protesting against Nord Stream 2 seem few. However, this is the tip of the iceberg. The resistance blade in Germany is directed against the branch of the disputed gas pipeline, namely EUGAL, without which Nord Stream 2 will be a gas pipeline nowhere. It turns out that it can cost the German […]

Will Poland invest in gas pipelines in Ukraine?

If Poles are considering taking over shares in gas transmission pipelines in Ukraine, a number of conditions should be met to guarantee investment security. Poland should mobilize Berlin and Brussels for this purpose – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.

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