What goes in Poland on 3rd of July.
Nord Stream 2 allies now armed with a new environmental argument
A journalists’ visit to Lubmin where the Nord Stream pipeline ends its journey from Russia and reaches Germany, was an opportunity to discuss the purpose of the controversial Nord Stream 2 project. Additionally, we also heard a new, environmentally friendly narrative employed by the proponents of the Russian gas pipeline, writes Wojciech Jakóbik, BiznesAlert.pl’s editor in chief.
Polish Briefing: Record high summer electricity consumption in Poland. Yellow card for the winter package
What goes in Poland on 30th of June.
Malfunction of Yamal yet another lesson about diversification
The issues with the quality of natural gas delivered from the east via the Yamal Pipeline to Poland lasted two days. The cause of the malfunction remains unknown. However, such problems have become part and parcel of Poland’s gas landscape.
U.S. Sanctions to Nord Stream 2 would endanger the project
Sijbren de Jong from Hague Centre for Strategic Studies says that possible sanctions against controversial project Nord Stream 2 are not sure. However, if U.S. President agrees to sanctions, the project could face a serious risk.
Three Seas Initiative on Rail
Transport infrastructure is essential for the Three Seas Initiative. Rail Baltica is a significant element of that infrastructure. What is currently happening with this important initiative? Jerzy Polaczek, PhD, MP, Vice-Chairman of the Sejm’s Infrastructure Commission and former minister of transport, talks to BiznesAlert.pl about the project.
Poland and EC need a compromise on the capacity market. What will it be?
In the summer of 2016 the first consultations on the Polish capacity market took place. Since then almost a year has passed, but the topic is still very up-to-date. The plans are being discussed with the European Commission, but the final shape of the capacity market has not been determined yet. What is the problem?, asks Magdalena Kuffel, BiznesAlert.pl’s associate.
Polish Briefing: Germans want to take away EU funds. Lidl as an energy supplier
What goes in Poland on 29th of June.
Winter package will determine the future of Polish economy
On 11 May, the lower chamber of the Polish Parliament – the Sejm, adopted a resolution, which said the proposals made by the European Parliament and the Council on the internal energy market go against the subsidiarity principle. The ongoing discussion on the so-called winter package will have a decisive impact on the Polish economy.
Polish Briefing: Poland wants a decision on Nord Stream 2. Sweden – a security partner
What goes in Poland on 28th of June.