The $445 million transaction will boost Orlen’s gas output in Norway by one-third.

The $445 million transaction will boost Orlen’s gas output in Norway by one-third.
The Polish government, however, argues that the terminal is necessary for the energy security of the region.
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A government minister called on Tauron to “immediately withdraw from the unacceptable decision to terminate gas contracts”.
However, the overall volume of gas supplies to Poland remained fairly stable as more arrived from within the EU and through an LNG terminal.
The Baltic Pipe, due to open this week, will be able to transport up to twice as much gas as planned from Norway to Poland this year.
Carlsberg is among those to warn that it may have to significantly reduce or even stop production in Poland.
Polish state gas company PGNiG has ordered eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, which it will charter.
The pipeline is on track for the planned launch on 1 October.
Warsaw argues that the EU is calling for sacrifices and solidarity in one area but not in others
The Baltic Pipe is a central part of Poland’s efforts to make itself independent of Russian energy imports.
Poland is also hoping to open the liquefied natural gas terminal in Gdańsk sooner than initially planned.
The Supreme Audit Office says it will notify prosecutors.
So far this year, the number of LNG deliveries is up by a third, as Poland finds alternatives to Russian energy supplies.
Poland also hopes to begin importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt.