The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
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Wrocław’s public transport authority and opposition parties have called for an investigation into the “thieving monopoly” of Orlen.
Maximum gas prices will remain the same in 2023 as they were in 2022, preventing a threefold increase.
“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
“Together, the federal states speak out against the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland and [are] in favour of abandoning the project.”
“We want to convince the EU that Polish coal does not have to be a terrible thing for Europe.”
PO wants to phase out coal more quickly, reduce logging, and introduce better environmental monitoring, including of rivers.
Poland’s antitrust authority fined Gazprom over €6 billion for construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Poland has taken over Gazprom’s share in the company managing the Polish section of the Yamal gas pipeline.
“I will not pity the energy companies,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
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.
There could be further acquisitions ahead for Orlen, says its CEO after completing the merger with PGNiG.
“We need sources of cheap and stable energy in Poland…especially in the current geopolitical situation,” says Poland’s state assets minister.