It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.
Energy & Climate
German group files further legal challenge to planned Polish deepwater port
The group, Lebensraum Vorpommern, claims the project “will lead to an environmental catastrophe”.
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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.”
Polish state energy firm to build €430m gas-steam power plant with Siemens
The plant will have a capacity of 563 MW, and is expected to later run entirely on hydrogen.
Poland “disappointed” by EU willingness to pay for Russian gas in roubles
The European Commission has reportedly presented an interpretation of how to pay in roubles for Russian gas without violating sanctions.
Gas interconnector to soon link Poland and Slovakia, says Polish President
The two neighbours also agreed to lobby for Ukraine’s EU membership.
As Russia turns off the gas, Poland finds ways to keep supplies flowing
James Jackson
A mix of long-term planning and cooperation with allies is keeping the energy market in Poland stable.
