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”.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Siemens Energy to build 2.3bn zloty power plant in Poland
The deal provides for the construction of a 600MW combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in central Poland.
Poland’s Orlen to buy gas producer KUFPEC Norway in $445 million deal
The $445 million transaction will boost Orlen’s gas output in Norway by one-third.
Polish state mining firm offers Black Friday discounts for online coal sales
The promotion – the first for the company – comes amid weak demand.
Oder river disaster resulted from “years of inaction and mistakes” by Polish state, finds auditor office
Last year’s crisis resulted in the death of over half the river’s fish.
Anger after one of Poland’s iconic bison killed in collision with army truck
The army says the indications so far are that the driver was not at fault for the accident.
Greenpeace launches campaign against construction of floating LNG terminal in Poland
The Polish government, however, argues that the terminal is necessary for the energy security of the region.
Poland’s Orlen ranked among Europe’s 50 largest companies in new Fortune list
It is the only firm in the Central and Eastern Europe region between Germany and Russia to make it into the top 50.
Anger over topless modelling shoot in Polish state-owned coal mine
The mine operator says it was misled about the nature of the photo shoot.
Polish state oil giant Orlen’s wholesale fuel prices begin to rise after pre-election drop
Orlen assures that prices will remain stable at petrol stations, but analysts expect hikes.
Poland begins retraining coal miners to work in wind farms
Poland produces around 70% of its electricity from coal but has plans to replace that with renewables and nuclear.
“I’ve received signals from US” that opposition threaten Polish-American relations, claims PM
Donald Tusk wants to make make Poland dependent on Germany, claims Mateusz Morawiecki.
Construction of Poland’s first offshore wind farm set to begin
Baltic Power – a joint venture between Poland’s Orlen and Canada’s Northland Power – will supply around 3% of Poland’s electricity needs.
