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.
Orlen in talks about a gigantic investment with the Saudis, but new CEO will decide
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.
New government – new division of labor between ministries
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.