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The revision of the gas directive that could entrap Nord Stream 2 has not been rejected by the ambassadors of the European Union and this is a success. However, this does not mean a full victory, because by drilling the directive described in BiznesAlert.pl this act may not cover the contested investment – writes Wojciech […]

​In line with its policy to purchase the feedstock from a diverse supplier base, PKN Orlen has reduced the volumes sourced from Rosneft Oil Company by approximately 30%, thereby markedly increasing its diversification capacity.

The Baltic states are preparing for a divorce with the power system of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The Harmony Link project implemented with Poles will help. It can hurt the Russians who can break up in peace or go for a clash – says Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.

The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is primarily perceived in terms of a political venture that goes against basic EU principles and poses threat to European solidarity. It was backed by Chancellor Angela Merkel and the German government despite objections from some of EU and NATO member states and from the European Commission, […]

What goes on in Poland on the 25th of January.

If weather and other conditions do not improve, it is doubtful that both Nord Stream 2 threads will become operative until the end of 2019 – writes Mariusz Marszałkowski, a colleague at BiznesAlert.pl.

Just last Thursday, the Poles celebrated the inauguration of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and now Romania is accelerating work on the revision of the Gas Directive. This is a chance to delay or block Nord Stream 2 – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.

US sanctions against a Nord Stream 2 contractor would be a surgical incision affecting Russia’s interests, but less in European players involved in the project. It is not certain, however, whether Donald Trump really wants them – writes Wojciech Jakóbik, editor-in-chief of BiznesAlert.pl.

The share of gas imports from Russia in total import volume fell in 2018 to less than 67%. The share of LNG imports increased to over 20%.

What goes on in Poland on the 9th of January.