Nuclear energy is an ideal energy source for Japan. This may not be the case for Poland, which unlike Japan is not a geographic, regulatory and market island – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor in chief of BiznesAlert.pl.
Jakóbik: Nord Stream 2 is a crowning. Russian-German rapprochement and secret services
The Rzeczpospolita daily reported that former German chancellor received his third position in Russia. After being on the board of Nord Stream and its twin Nord Stream 2 he received the proposal to join the Board of Directors at Russia’s TNK-BP. How come Germans have such a good opinion in Russia’s energy sector? This cannot be explained without mentioning the secret service, writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Record-high dividend payment at PKN ORLEN
Today, PKN ORLEN paid out the highest-ever dividend of PLN 3 per share. It is the fifth consecutive year when the Company delivers on its strategic objectives by distributing dividend.
Polish Briefing: Oil slightly dropped, market waiting for OPEC-Russia talks results
What goes on in Poland on the 8th of August.
Energy Ministry: gas deliveries to Poland increasingly more secure
According to a report by the Ministry of Energy, the gas deliveries as well as the Polish system of natural gas worked without any interruptions in 2016. The document also identifies the opportunities and risks, which may impact the development of the gas market in Poland.
Polish Briefing: US notified the UN about its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement
What goes on in Poland on the 7th of August.
Kaczerowski: worst year for Poland’s wind energy in history
„It seems everything has been said about the bill on renewables and yet the topic is still high on the agenda because the situation is dynamic (currently the MP’s express amendment is waiting for the President’s veto or signature). The act on investments in wind power plants, which turned one on 16 July is in a similar position. It’s a good moment to sum things up, to understand how the current regulations are impacting investments and development of the largest branch of the renewable energy sector in Poland,” Michał Kaczerowski, CEO of Ambiens Ltd., writes.
Tchórzewski: no decision on nuclear power plant yet
In response to the media reports and questions to the Ministry of Energy on the construction of a nuclear power plant, the ministry informed no decision had been made yet.
Kasztelewicz: Polish energy should be based on coal and cost-effective renewables
Is the coexistence of stable energy sources with renewables possible? In a commentary for biznesalert.pl, professor Zbigniew Kasztelewicz, PhD, Eng., head of the Surface Mining Department at AGH University of Science and Technology, writes that wind and solar energy is chimerical. „I do not know any power carriers that work well with renewables,” the expert believes.
Kasprzak: HEG no longer in fight for Baltic Pipe access
Hermes Energy Group withdrew from the fight for access to Baltic Pipe’s capacity. The pipeline will transmit gas from the Norwegian Continental Shelf to Poland. According to the company, the Act on Mandatory Stocks of Fossil Fuels makes it impossible for Hermes to participate in the project.