Theoretically, PGNiG could look for gas in Lebanon. For now, however, European giants with Russian Novatek do so. The deposit of Israel are an interesting perspective. Despite temporary disputes, Warsaw and Tel-Aviv could find a way to cooperate here. For the „gas plant”, Norway remains a priority – says Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.
Polish Briefing: Will Morawiecki talk about Nord Stream 2 in Germany?
What goes on in Poland on the 16th of February.
Menkiszak: Russia is afraid of US revenge (INTERVIEW, part one)
Marek Menkiszak, head of the Russian team at the Centre for Eastern Studies, describes Russia’s struggle with economic problems in the face of Western sanctions. How does the threat of new US restrictions affect Russians? Will it harm the disputed Nord Stream 2 project?
Naimski: Baltic Pipe will be built, regardless of political changes in Poland
Government Plenipotentiary for strategic energy infrastructure Piotr Naimski was interviewed by the Czech newspaper Česká Pozice. He talked about Polish energy policy, plans of building the Baltic Pipe gas pipeline and energy cooperation in the Central and Eastern Europe region.
Nord Stream 2 without EUGAL will be a pipe to nowhere
The company responsible for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline wants to start a controversial project in the summer. Meanwhile, even if the Russians manage to finish work on time, it is possible that they will not be able to use the new pipeline yet, and thus leave transit through Ukraine – writes Piotr Stępiński, editor of BiznesAlert.pl.
Polish Briefing: Poland is interested in gas supplies from Lebanon. A possible deal for KGHM
What goes on in Poland on the 15th of February.
PLN 13 billion for the closure of mines
– Paradoxically, the PiS (Law and Justice) government, which announced in the election campaign that there would be no liquidation of mines, will spend the most money for this purpose. But I would caution those who are in favour of radical assessments, one way or the other – writes Karolina Baca-Pogorzelska from Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Clean air collided with Polish poverty
Works are underway on the final draft anti-smog legislation. Judging from consultations conducted by Piotr Woźny, Deputy Minister of Entrepreneurship and Technology, the scope of these regulations may be significantly extended – writes Teresa Wójcik, editor of BiznesAlert.pl.
Polish Briefing: The government is solving energy poverty. PGNiG revitalises a Polish gas field
What goes on in Poland on the 14th of February.
OSW: Closer to approving the construction of Nord Stream 2
On 31 January, Nord Stream 2 AG (which is 100% owned by Gazprom) obtained the consent of the Mining Authority in Stralsund for the construction and operation of a 55-km long section of the Nord Stream pipeline 2 in Germany. This consent covers both the land section of the pipeline to the town of Lubmin, as well as a section running through German territorial waters, and means that the investor can begin work on the land section – writes Rafał Bajczuk from OSW.