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Tuning in to Warsaw vibe

Amila de Saram is a Sri Lankan-Norwegian human rights and development professional disability rights specialist and certified ADHD life coach, based in Warsaw. She’s...

A Brain Gain for Poland

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New Urban Development in Katowice

The Capital Park Group is embarking on a transformative project in Katowice with Nowy Wełnowiec, a 30-hectare revitalization of the former Silesia Metallurgical Plant...

The Benefits and Challenges of Hybrid Work

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Poland Overcomes Challenges to Lead Europe in TSL

In this episode of Poland Weekly's Business Focus, host Sylwia Ziemacka delves into the backbone of Poland’s economy—the TSL (Transport-Shipping-Logistics) sector—with Jaroslav Ton, CEO...

2nd Polish Nuclear Plant Confirmed

On 24 November Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment issued a decision-in-principle for construction in Pątnów-Konin of the country’s 2nd large nuclear power plant using two APR1400 reactors delivered by South Korean KHNP. According to the application submitted for the plant in August this year by PGE PAK Energia Jądrowa, the two units will generate 22 TWh of electricity per year, 12% of electricity demand in Poland. PGE PAK is a 50/50 joint venture of Polish companies ZE PAK and Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE). The ministry’s decision is a formal confirmation that the project is in line with the public interest and the state policies, including energy policy. It is the first decision in the process of administrative permits.

The letter of intent was signed on 31 October 2022 between Polish and Korean ministries, ZE PAK, PGE and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP). PGE President Wojciech Dąbrowski said: “We received the decision less than 13 months after signing the letter of intent. In the case of such a large investment, this is a very good result. It is also proof of the commitment and good cooperation of all partners in the project and confirmation that the ambitious plan to launch the first power unit by 2035 is very realistic. The power plant will provide consumers with cheap and clean energy, and Poland with renewable energy sources, security and energy independence.”

Marek Gizmajer
Marek Gizmajer
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