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Thanks to the efforts of gas transmission network operators from Poland, the Baltic States, Finland and Germany the Nordic-Baltic hydrogen corridor has gained the status of a project important for the entire European Union. This means the investors can count on EU support.

The protection of critical energy infrastructure is still a hot topic in the public debate. However, energy security is determined not only by pipelines or power plants, but also by ports and terminals. The LNG Terminal in Świnoujście is important from the point of view of the state, so many services are protecting it. Poland […]

Ten NATO countries will strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in the Baltic after the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines and Balticconector.

„Even though the methane compromise can be considered bittersweet, it nevertheless is a step in the right direction, an attempt at reconciling the limitations on methane emissions generated by the EU’s energy industry with acknowledging the needs of industry and the job market,” writes Jadwiga Wiśniewska MEP for BiznesAlert.pl.

The dispute over how to freeze energy prices in 2024 could become a test of strength between the outgoing team at the climate and state assets departments and those who are to replace them.

Czechia has reserved access to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from the Stade LNG terminal in Germany as of 2027. Poland had conducted market research to verify if there were enough clients to commission a second FSRU unit that would dock at the Gdańsk Bay, but it turned out there weren’t.

Poles gave the Czechs a once-over when it comes to the construction of the second floating LNG terminal. The Czechs bolted, so only one unit will be procured. It is criticized by Greenpeace despite the fact it will help fight CO2 emissions in Polnad – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

The European Commission is suing Poland for restricting access to its gas market. Government representatives defend the shape of the market where Orlen’s PGNiG has significant influence. However, there are also opponents who welcome the initiative of the Commission with relief. „It is a pity that the fight to liberate the Polish market requires such […]

The European Commission has approved Poland’s EUR 59.8 billion National Recovery Plan, which includes a chapter on REPowerEU energy, aimed at abandoning dependence on Russia.

Market research has shown a lack of sufficient interest in access to a floating gas port in the Gulf of Gdańsk. The first FSRU will be leased to meet the demand in Poland, mostly to decarbonize district heating.