The energy crisis was caused by Gazprom slashing the supply of Russian gas. The Kremlin can now trigger an anti-crisis in order to break the West’s resolve in a period of uncertainty about the role of Ukraine – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Jakóbik: Poland wanted to build offshore wind farms, but instead it may may have let in a Trojan horse
On February 19th tender participants are to present their offers for the design, construction and exploitation of Gdynia’s outer port, which is to become the foundation of the installation terminal for Poland’s offshore wind farms. Most of the companies interested have ties to China, which may raise concerns – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Distance act with 500 m and without noise limits, but after local elections
The liberalization of the law on onshore wind farms is to propose a compromise of a 500 meters distance between turbines and buildings, but it will not include noise standards. It is to be presented in June, after the local elections.
Rajewski: Poland will need a third nuclear power plant (INTERVIEW)
„We will definitely be able to manage a third nuclear facility in the country, and Poland’s energy needs clearly show that another nuclear power plant will be needed,” says Adam Rajewski from Nucler PL in an interview with BiznesAlert.pl.
Putin exploited Carlson as a useful idiot (INTERVIEW)
„Putin exploited Carlson as a so-called useful idiot. [ … ] thanks to this interview, he presented the Russian version of history. Poles, Ukrainians and other Europeans mostly know its true course, American audiences may not. This is why they may believe Putin’s manipulations are actually true. Due to the large pre-election polarization in the US, these lies will spread easily,” said Professor Agnieszka Legucka from the Polish Institute of International Affairs, in an interview with BiznesAlert.pl.
Jakóbik: Future of climate policy in Europe may hinge on Poland and… farmers
The ambitious goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 90 percent by 2040 may be difficult to accept in Poland, but there are fewer and fewer willing to do so in Germany as well. The decision may fall on the Polish presidency and depend on … farmers – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Poland and France should strengthen ties. The game for a second NPP in Poland continues
During discussions between Tusk and Macron in Paris, the French President emphasized the critical need for bilateral cooperation in the energy sector between the two countries. He stated that both countries are primarily responsible for the development of European nuclear energy. The French would like to build Poland’s second nuclear power plant.
PERN is calling for NATO to build oil pipelines on the eastern flank
The operator of Poland’s oil transmission pipelines PERN has called for the construction of oil pipelines on the eastern flank of NATO and declares it is ready to expand the Pomeranian oil pipeline if the market is interested. There are speculations that non-Russian oil may be transported via Poland to Germany if the Schwedt refinery is derusified.
There is hope for the container port in Świnoujście
At the Sejm Committee on Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation on Thursday, the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Arkadiusz Marchewka clearly and unequivocally declared that the container port in Świnoujście would be built. The politician from the Civic Coalition pointed out several times that this was a project of strategic importance for Poland.
Karwowski: How Poland protects fuel deliveries
„Intentional or accidental damage to fuel infrastructure presents significant challenges to the state’s operations. Russia demonstrated during the conflict in Ukraine that causing such disruptions is one of its objectives. How can we safeguard against this? Strategies for protection are outlined in the National Emergency Management Plan,” writes Marcin Karwowski, editor at BiznesAlert.pl.