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Poland will pay for neglecting the problem in Turów

We wrote in BiznesAlert.pl that the dispute over the Turów mine between Poland and the Czech Republic is about environmental concerns and a legal loophole. The fine imposed by the Court of Justice of the European Union will make Poland pay for the sin of omission, because it was possible to solve the problem by mutual agreement – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

Energy prices up by 40 percent? The energy crisis is a political reckoning

The European Economic Congress in Katowice is taking off in the shadow of the debate on the growing electricity prices. The grapevine buzzes with talk of a 40 percent hike in energy bills, which sounds like a reckoning for the government, but it is the lawmakers themselves that can tackle the energy crisis, that could otherwise turn into a political judgment day – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

Obajtek: Orlen is the company with true offshore potential. SMR is not a technology from „outer space” (INTERVIEW)

„One gigawatt generated from offshore wind in the Baltic will cost PLN 10 billion. We believe that one, strong entity will be able to achieve economies of scale. At this point we only have one license, but we will apply for more,” said Daniel Obajtek, the CEO of PKN Orlen. „SMR is not a technology from outer space. Our partner has an agreement with GE Hitachi, the supplier of the BWRX-300 technology, and we have been working with them from the start, and will continue to work with them. We will be first in line and acquire the know-how over the years,” he added.

Wasilewski: PERN will have its hands full, even during the EU energy transition (INTERVIEW)

Even during the energy transition, oil will not disappear completely. Refineries, especially the petrochemical sector, will continue to need it. PERN is preparing a strategy and a path of action for this time – says PERN President Igor Wasilewski in an interview with BiznesAlert.pl.

Upcoming sector deal to put offshore on the fast track

A sector agreement for the development of offshore wind energy in Poland will be signed on 15 September. Its goal is to accelerate the development of offshore wind farms with as much participation of the Polish industry as possible. It also provides for solutions to make the farms critical infrastructure – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.

A nuclear counter-attack. An extra reactor from America?

A report sponsored by minister Naimski suggests that nuclear power is the best option for Poland. Due to the climate policy, Poles need to be wary of overinvesting in gas. Up to seven reactors could be built using American technology, writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.