The firm rejected such criticism, arguing it “has posted robust operating performance” in a difficult macroeconomic environment.
Energy & Climate
Orlen secures €800m EIB loan to modernise Poland’s electricity network as part of green transition
The financing will be used to expand renewable energy connections and introduce smart grid technology.
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Half tonne of dead fish found in Polish canal linked to last year’s Oder river poisoning
The climate minister has emphasised that recent testing has shown no signs of the algae that were linked to last year’s crisis.
Polish government blames “foreign interests” for ruling against coal mine
A court suspended the government’s environmental approval for Turów coal mine.
Polish energy giant Orlen eyes acquisition of troubled fertilizer plant from Azoty
Orlen has been taking over state competitors at a rapid pace in recent years in a bid to become a global player.
Poland recorded EU’s largest emissions decline in 2022
Poland produced almost 8 million tonnes less of CO2 equivalent last year, according to new EU data.
Majority of Poles support construction of small nuclear reactors
But support falls to 45% when Poles are asked if they would want a small nuclear reactor in their local area.
Poland urges Czechs to change tax law to ease investment in diversifying from Russian oil
“We cannot invest where regulations outright stifle investment processes,” said the CEO of Polish state energy giant Orlen in Prague.
Polish pipeline operator seeks €1.3 billion from Russia’s Gazprom for ending supplies
EuRoPol Gaz is demanding a payment of lost transmission fees after Gazprom halted supplies last year.
Poland to sue Germany at EU court for alleged failure to clean up illegal waste exports
The climate ministry claims that 35,000 tonnes of waste from Germany has been illegally dumped in Poland.
Poland’s Greens oppose construction of small nuclear reactor in Kraków
They argue that the technology, which is still in development, is not sufficiently tested and produces large amounts of nuclear waste.
Law banning many single-use plastics and restricting others introduced in Poland
Single-use plastic cutlery, straws and drink stirrers are among the products now banned.
Heat pumps boom in Poland, Europe’s fastest growing market
Alicja Ptak
The war in Ukraine has further stoked demand.
Kaczyński condemns EU’s “green communism” as Poland opposes emission cuts plan
The Polish government says it will not support “Fit for 55”, the EU’s flagship programme to cut emissions.
