Germany’s appetite for hydrogen could be a key driver for hydrogen projects in Poland. Warsaw will make money on selling hydrogen, and perhaps incubate the development of its own market, while fulfilling the obligations of the green agenda of the Weimar Triangle in exchange for the expected concessions on Russia – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief at BiznesAlert.pl.
Maksymowicz: Green transition needs silver and Poland is the place to get it from
– In terms of silver resources, this portal, according to information from 2023, gives us the third place with 65 thousand tons, after Peru – 98 thousand tons and China-71 thousand. A closer look at their national balance sheet indicates that the information about us is seriously understated – writes Adam Maksymowicz, contributor to BiznesAlert.pl.
Government to restore the buffer zone on eastern border
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the buffer zone on the border with Belarus would be restored. At the same time, he pledged greater support, including equipment and legal means for the soldiers and officers serving there.
Between a rock and a hard place – Poland in negotiations with Brussels
The European Commission has provided Poland with comments on the National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK). Poles must choose between a conservative and an ambitious energy transition scenario, bearing in mind the systemic constraints leading to the reduction of RES.
PGE waiting to drop coal assets and considering building a reserve for price freeze
Polska Grupa Energetyczna is still waiting for the separation of coal assets as part of the reform announced by the government and is considering creating a reserve for freezing energy prices in the second half of the year.
Gazprom wanted to cheat Poles in arbitration, but failed
The International Court of Arbitration has ordered Gazprom to stop avoiding legal arbitration for cutting off gas supplies to Europeans during the energy crisis. The company is in a dispute over this with Poles as well as others and has already tried to cheat.
Poland sends a warning signal to Russia, because it has evidence of a diversion
Poland will impose restrictions on diplomats from Russia. This is a response to the hybrid war against the West, which is also taking place on Polish territory. Warsaw has evidence of Kremlin diversion.
Financing plan for Poland’s first NPP to get a green light at turn of the year
The Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastrcuture Maciej Bando revealed at the Committee on Energy in the Sejm that the European Commission’s approval of the model for financing the atom in Pomerania will come at the turn of the year. Next we’ll sign a construction contract with the Americans.
Weimar Triangle goes green
Poland, France and Germany have decided to add the creation of a green Weimar Triangle to their list of priorities.
Orlen still interested in Schwedt
Orlen’s new management remains interested in the Schwedt refinery, but the ball is in Germany’s court.