„While Poland has developed capabilities in some areas, it has a lot of work to do in others. An example of the strengths of the Polish industry is the production of gun barrels at the Stalowa Wola Steelworks, where technology transfer to these facilities is currently relatively straightforward. […] An example of the Achilles heel of the sector, in the field of tank production, are the engine and components of the drive system,” says Jerzy Aleksandrowicz expert of the Kazimierz Pulaski Foundation in conversation with BiznesAlert.pl.
Climate Ministry assures it will strive to build the first nuclear power plant on time
„Everyone wants the first nuclear power plant in Poland to be built on time, Paulina Hennig-Kloska talked about this with Patrick Fragman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse Electric Company, the supplier of American technology for the first Polish nuclear power plant. The meeting took place on 10 April 2024 at the headquarters of the ministry,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Jakóbik: Americans want to build a second NPP in Poland
The first location for the nuclear power plant is no longer controversial, with only the tight schedule causing sleepless nights for future builders. The competition for the second location is ongoing, as the focus shifts to reactor prices – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Designer of Polish NPP chose contractors
US nuclear reactor designer Westinghouse has selected seven Polish suppliers to support the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant. This is one of the stages of preparation for the implementation phase of the project. Polish companies will also help Americans abroad.
Internal Security Agency on Orlen and Synthos’s small modular reactors
The Earth Society has released the contents of the justification for the Internal Security Agency’s (ABW) negative opinion on the construction of small nuclear reactors.
Another billion cubic metres of Norwegian gas for Poland
Polish Orlen is acquiring KUFPEC to get another billion cubic metres of natural gas production on Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Polish minister: Poland’s energy sector slept through the last eight years
In an interview for the portal WNP.PL Minister Czarnecka stressed that what was happening in the coal energy sector was the beginning of a chain that links many spheres of life and the economy.
PGE needs to separate coal assets. Rare agreement on both sides of the political barricade
Former CEO of Polska Grupa Energetyczna Wojciech Dąbrowski has comment on the presentation of his predecessor during the press conference about the company’s financial results.
Institute for Renewable Energy: 2023 was a record year for Polish PVs
According to a report published by the Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO), in the past year there the PV sector in Poland has expanded significantly, both in terms of the number of new installations and total installed capacity. In 2023, most of the new capacity came from large photovoltaic farms with a capacity exceeding 30 MW, and this accounted for 873 MW of new installed capacity. PV continues to hold its position as the main source of renewable energy in the country.
America is fighting for a second nuclear site in Poland by inaugurating the world’s first nuclear center in Warsaw
The agreement has been signed. A Training Centre for Clean Energy Technologies will be established under the auspices of Poland and the USA. The Americans are set to share their knowledge on nuclear energy during the construction of the nuclear plant in Pomerania, while also aiming for another location.