Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
Energy & Climate
Polish ruling party’s presidential candidate outlines aims on abortion, defence and economy
Trzaskowski pledged to end Poland’s “embarrassment on the international stage and medieval anti-abortion law”.
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Poland and Ukraine to link power grids by end of year
Ukraine also says it can support Poland’s development of nuclear energy.
“We don’t feel obligated to implement all milestones” to unblock EU funds, says Polish coalition partner
Junior coalition partner United Poland says it did not consent to the milestones agreed by the government with the European Commission.
Polish solar firm becomes first major victim of tougher new regulations
The new rules have made it less profitable for households to invest in solar panels, dragging demand down.
Poland doubles size of planned gas terminal due to Ukrainian, Czech and Slovak interest
Poland is also hoping to open the liquefied natural gas terminal in Gdańsk sooner than initially planned.
Abandoned coal plant cost Poland 1.3bn zloty amid “serious irregularities”, finds state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office says it will notify prosecutors.
Poland encourages people to collect firewood in forests amid soaring energy costs
“It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” says the environment ministry.
Poland to introduce deposit system for recycling bottles and cans next year
The system will be introduced from the beginning of next year with a transition period of at least two years.
Poland imports record monthly number of liquefied natural gas shipments
So far this year, the number of LNG deliveries is up by a third, as Poland finds alternatives to Russian energy supplies.
Number of bee colonies has risen 50% in a decade in Poland
The value of bees to Poland as pollinators is estimated at around 5 billion zloty.
Polish president visits Egypt hoping to unblock Ukrainian grain exports
Poland also hopes to begin importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt.
Petrol and diesel prices in Poland have risen most in EU since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Petrol prices in Poland are up 35.57% and diesel 32.01%.
Norway “should share gigantic gas and oil profits” from Ukraine war, says Polish PM
“Norway is preying – unintentionally of course, because the war is not its fault – on what is happening in Ukraine.”
