The Polish government, however, argues that the terminal is necessary for the energy security of the region.
The Polish government, however, argues that the terminal is necessary for the energy security of the region.
Almost two thirds of all Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported to the EU last year was bought by Poland.
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PGNiG’s annual natural gas output from the Norwegian shelf will rise to 2.5bcm.
The Polish president and prime minister this week both criticised the project.
It is “against the interests of the EU as a whole”, says the opposition leader, who claims Angela Merkel agrees.
Poland and Ukraine have long opposed the near-complete Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Russian gas deliveries have fuelled a long-standing dispute between Poland and Germany.
Zbigniew Rau warned of an “escalation of Russia’s aggressive behaviour”.
The Baltic Pipe is due to begin bringing Norwegian gas to Poland next year.
The share of energy produced from coal would drop to 37% by 2030 and 11% by 2040 if the price of EU carbon permits is high.
Poland’s antitrust regulation recently issued its largest possible fine against Gazprom.
It is the highest fine that can issued by the Polish anti-trust authority.
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