Fastest Polish Locomotives

ByMarek Gizmajer 28/10/202422/10/2024

In September 2024 the Polish state-owned railways PKP Intercity deployed the first Griffin 200 electric locomotives produced by Newag, which are the first Polish locomotives certified to operate at 200 km/h. In near future they are also expected to obtain certifications in Germany, Czechia, Austria and Hungary, followed by other countries in 2026. PKP Intercity ordered 95 Griffins at total zł 3.5 billion ($ 875 million) under a record-breaking contract in Polish railway industry using now around 500 locomotives. In Summer season 2024 PKP Intercity transported over 7 million passengers per month. Newag is a stock exchange company based in Nowy Sącz, dating back to 1876 and employing 1500 people. It produces diesel and electric locomotives and train cars. In 2023 the fastest Polish prototype locomotive Griffin E4MSUa produced by Newag reached a record of 240 km/h.

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ORLEN’s Strategic Transaction in Norway

ByMarek Gizmajer 11/01/202411/01/2024

In November 2023 PGNiG Upstream Norway from ORLEN Group took-over the extraction company KUFPEC Norway AS, subsidiary of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company k.s.c.c., thanks to which ORLEN’s gas extraction in the Norwegian Continental Shelf will increase by 1/3 to exceed 4 billion cubic meters per year. The transaction includes shares in 5 fields already…

Featured | Technology

US Planetary Champion From Kraków

ByMarek Gizmajer 25/07/202424/07/2024

Student team AGH Space Systems from AGH University of Science and Technology (Kraków) and their planetary rover Kalman won the international rover competition in the United States, the University Rover Challenge (URC). The second Polish team with Scorpio rover from Wrocław University of Science and Technology was 13th. During 3-day challenge AGH scored 392.76 points…

Energy | Featured

Better Energy just got even better

ByRick Turner 24/05/202324/05/2023

Better Energy has just published the company’s integrated annual report for 2022, which shows solid growth. Revenue almost doubled to DKK 2.9 bn (390 million euros), with ten solar parks connected to the electricity grid in Denmark and two in Poland. In Poland, the company increased its revenue to 123 million euros in 2022. In…

Energy | Featured

Power to the people

BySylwia Ziemacka 27/07/202327/07/2023

Author: Piotr Kolasa, attorney-at-law, partner at Polowiec i Wspólnicy sp.j. The publication of the biannual report of the President of the Energy Regulatory Office on the conditions for undertaking and carrying out business activities and the implementation of growth plans by electricity and gas system operators is a statutory obligation. Published in June 2023, the…

Featured | Travel

Poland’s Hidden Spa Retreats

BySylwia Ziemacka 27/02/202522/02/2025

From tranquil forests to scenic lakeshores, Poland is home to a collection of exceptional boutique spas that offer more than just relaxation. These retreats combine stunning natural settings, personalized wellness treatments, and unique experiences that go beyond traditional pampering. Whether it’s wine therapy, holistic healing, or an active getaway, these top spa destinations cater to…

Energy | Featured | Investment

PGE Energia Ciepła heats up Rzeszów investments

ByErol Dzhelik 25/01/202424/01/2024

PGE Energia Ciepła CHP Plant in Rzeszów is actively participating in implementation of the PGE Group’s strategy. The Rzeszow CHP plant is implementing investment plans to move away from coal use in its generating units. Generating heat from 70% low- and zero-emission fuels by 2030 is a strategic goal of the PGE Group. Two major…

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