– If we look at farmer protests, we can see that support for AfD is partly irrational. For example, in their program they want to reduce any support for the farmers and in the meantime some protesters support AfD, which makes no sense – says Sarah Pagung from Koerber Stiftung for BiznesAlert.pl.
MPs discuss the progress of energy transition in Poland (COVERAGE)
On February 7, the Commission on Energy, Climate and State Assets (ESK) held a meeting where MPs analyzed the remarks from the President of Energy Regulatory Office (URE) on the Polish power industry, changes in dynamic tariffs and available solutions for individual customers that own PV installations and heat pumps.
Poland in EC cross-hairs over Industrial Emissions Directive
Last Wednesday the European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure against Poland for failing to completely transpose the EU Industrial Emissions Directive – Onet.pl has reported.
Polish wind turbines overperform and Ukraine benefits
The recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid did not cause any significant damage. Kyiv’s power generation received support from the surpluses produced by Polish wind turbines the day before.
Jakóbik: Mažeikiai 2, or Poles in a German refinery (ANALYSIS)
Poles entering the Schwedt Refinery may be an economic challenge, but it will contribute to the energy security of Poland, the EU and NATO. Exactly as was the case with the Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief BiznesAlert.pl.
Koreans visit a potential location for an NPP in Poland and negotiate a deal
Korea’s KHNP has visited Konin where an APR1400 NPP may be built thanks to cooperation with PGE and ZE PAK. A feasibility study contract is being negotiated.
Piotrowski: Should Poland enrich uranium for energy?
„A discussion on whether Poland has its own uranium deposits and could be self-sufficient when it comes to producing fuel for nuclear power plants is expected to return soon. The answer to the first question was until recently: it depends in which department this question will be asked,” writes prof. Andrzej Piotrowski, former Deputy Minister for Energy Responsible for the nuclear sector, for BiznesAlert.pl.
Climate Ministry believes the 500 m compromise for onshore wind is good
Undersecretary of State Miłosz Motyka has spoken about the development of onshore wind energy. He said the 500 m compromise for onshore wind energy was the optimum. At the same time, he announced the development of energy storage facilities.
Orlen in talks about a gigantic investment with the Saudis, but new CEO will decide
The successor of Daniel Obajtek as the CEO of Poland’s Orlen will have to decide about the construction of a petro-chemical complex with Saudi Aramco in Gdańsk.
The FSRU supplier has been selected
Gaz-System has chosen the contractor that will provide the FSRU. It’s Japan’s Mitsui O. S. K. Lines.