The new government is to establish an Industry Ministry that is set to launch this March. It will share the competences in the energy sector with the Climate Ministry. Interestingly, the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves is to be supervised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
Poland and allies to standardize military procedures for NATO troop movement
Poland, Germany and the Netherlands have signed preliminary documents to facilitate the joint movement of troops across their territories.
Poland and Germany want to strengthen the Weimar Triangle
The Polish and German Foreign Ministers have announced the countries wanted to strengthen cooperation as part of the French-Polish-German initiative called the Weimar Triangle. However, it seems that nuclear energy may actually bring closer Poland and France.
Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure appointed
The Prime Minister appointed Maciej Bando as the Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure. The appointment was made by Paulina Hennig-Kloska, the Minister of Climate and Environment.
Poland sends back electronic waste to the Netherlands
Poland sent back nearly 18 tons of electronic waste to the Netherlands. The garbage included all kinds of printed circuit boards, cases for electrical equipment made of plastic and metals, outlets, computer keyboards, capacitors, CDs, radios. The cargo did not have the appropriate consent from Polish authorities.
Prosecutor opens probe into the Orlen-Lotos merger
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Płock has opened an investigation into Orlen. It is looking into the agreements related to the merger between Orlen and Lotos.
Climate Ministry assures it will continue the NPP project, but waits for an audit before sharing details
The Ministry of Climate and Environment has confirmed it will not change the course of the Polish Nuclear Power Programme, but it will offer details after an audit.
Motyka: More dialogue on Poland’s energy policy (INTERVIEW)
„As of now there will be more dialogue, because we have a common goal. We are able to create a good program for the energy sector and the catalyst will be successful cooperation in the Climate Ministry, where all political parties are represented,” says Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Miłosz Motyka in an interview with BiznesAlert.pl.
New government set on bankrolling Poland’s first NPP with a contract for difference
The Ministry of Climate and Environment confirmed to BiznesAlert.pl that it will continue to work on organizing the funding for the nuclear power plant in Pomerania with a contract for difference due to the Electricity Market Design reform (EMD) and the need for notification to the European Commission.
Kowalik: NATO needs pipelines on the eastern flank (INTERVIEW)
„Just before a hypothetical armed conflict, it will be apparent that it is coming. We will then have to move a lot of forces, equipment and supplies – including fuel – to prepare the Armed Forces. This will compete with other needs. NATO pipelines can play a key role,” says Brig. Gen. Tomasz Kowalik, PhD., Deputy Chief of Staff for Security in the Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin in a conversation with BiznesAlert.pl.