Poland, which is seeking to develop its first nuclear power stations, hopes Japan can help it “build nuclear skills and competences”.
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Foreign minister criticises president for declaring Poland’s willingness to host US nuclear weapons
“I have asked the president not to discuss such delicate and secret matters in public, because it does not help Poland.”
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Experts concerned by new government’s decision to review nuclear plant location
Officials have emphasised that no decision on changing the location has been made.
Part of Poland’s nuclear plans in question after negative assessment by security agency
Orlen Synthos Green Energy, which plans to deploy nuclear small modular reactions, has rejected the assessment.
Majority of Poles support construction of small nuclear reactors
But support falls to 45% when Poles are asked if they would want a small nuclear reactor in their local area.
US agencies sign letters of intent to provide $4bn financing for Polish nuclear reactors
“Poland needs new energy solutions to protect itself from Russian influence, meet climate commitments and drive economic development,” says the US ambassador.
US, Canadian and Polish firms sign contracts for developing nuclear reactors
The nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by the group will be deployed in Poland by state energy firm Orlen.
Poland and Ukraine to open “energy bridge” linking electricity grids
The electricity interconnection between Ukraine and Poland is set to open in the first quarter of this year.
Support for nuclear energy in Poland almost doubles in a year
Three quarters of Poles support the development of nuclear power, up from 39% last year.
Poland picks US as partner for first nuclear power plant
“A strong Polish-US alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives,” says the prime minister.
As Poland pushes ahead with first nuclear plant, locals voice concern
Alicja Ptak
A small coastal community may generate 12% of Poland’s electricity needs.
Poland has discussed hosting nuclear weapons with US, says president
The head of the ruling party, Jarosław Kaczyński, says he “fully supports” the idea of Poland joining NATO’s nuclear sharing programme.
Poland prepares potassium iodide tablets for distribution in case of nuclear disaster in Ukraine
The potassium iodide tablets have been provided to fire services around the country, though Poland’s nuclear authority assures there is no reason for alarm.
EDF signs agreements with Polish firms in effort to develop Poland’s first nuclear plants
EDF also outlined the French government’s support for its involvement in Poland’s nuclear programme, including in securing financing.
