Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.
Energy & Climate
German environmental challenge to planned Polish deepwater port rejected
Lebensraum Vorpommern, a German NGO, claims that the container terminal will cause “massive environmental damage”.
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Poland takes over Gazprom’s Polish assets
Poland has taken over Gazprom’s share in the company managing the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline.
Poland’s annual smog ranking shows most polluted spots
The ranking features towns and villages but no large cities.
Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
Energy firms should have “close to zero profits” next year, says Poland’s PM
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to delay coal phaseout and open more mines amid energy crisis
“We are planning to increase [coal] production and are also planning new [mining] locations,” says the climate minister.
Poland ranks last in EU green index
The EU-funded report takes into account the state of the environment, its effect on quality of life, and efforts by countries to address climate issues.
Poland submits complaint against EU gas plan to European Court of Justice
The EU adopted a plan to reduce gas use by 15%, but Poland says it violated the European treaties by not obtaining unanimity among member states.
Polish state energy firms complete merger in latest step to create global player
There could be further acquisitions ahead for Orlen, says its CEO after completing the merger with PGNiG.
Poland’s grain harvest on track to reach record, says stats agency
Poland is set to remain the third largest cereals producer in EU.
South Korea and Poland sign deal on developing nuclear plant
“We need sources of cheap and stable energy in Poland…especially in the current geopolitical situation,” says Poland’s state assets minister.
Poland picks US as partner for first nuclear power plant
“A strong Polish-US alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives,” says the prime minister.
Supermarket chain becomes first in Poland to cut opening hours due to energy costs
Danish discounter Netto is introducing later opening times or earlier closing times for dozens of its outlets in Poland.
