Hungary, Poland, Czechia and Slovakia say they’re united in opposition to EU migration pact, but Hungary and Poland are only 2 that voted against it
Despite the Visegrád Group saying they are united in opposition against the EU migration pact, approaches to the matter still differ greatly
Russia funded environmental lobbyists to stop Europe from fracking, bombshell report claims
The Russian government reportedly provided €82 million in funding to NGOs tasked with persuading EU national governments to stop shale gas exploration
The Green Revolution’s no joke, it will affect us all
When Brussels began its “Green Deal” crusade, it said it would be fair, but now it is just another top-down revolution being imposed on the population, writes Polish columnist Marek A. Cichocki
Only nuclear and renewable energy can secure Czechia, says PM
“Neither the European Union nor any European state can afford to depend on any third party in the future. European energy sovereignty must become our main goal,” Petr Fiala said
Czechia to depend on solidarity principle as gas shortage threatens it the most
“We need Germany to supply us with gas, and Germany needs us to supply them with electricity,” says head of a Czech energy company
US nuclear power offer to Poland on the table, but South Korea and France are still contenders
France and South Korea are also believed to be interested in building the reactors in Poland
‘Without energy, no economy can run’ – German companies warn of disaster as electricity and gas tap are ‘turned off’
“Every day we receive emergency calls from companies that are about to stop production,” said the president of the Central Association of German Crafts
Czechia heads towards electricity price cap as chaos and uncertainty prevail
Ahead of Friday’s EU energy minister meeting in Prague, convened by Czech Industry Minister Jozef Síkela, chaos and uncertainty prevail, writes Czech commentator and economist Lenka Zlámalová
Poland’s gas security is under threat this winter without additional energy contracts: report
Poland may actually end up facing a gas crisis this winter
Electricity prices reach record high in Europe, experts warn it could be the new normal
“Very expensive electricity for households will be a matter for many years in the Czech Republic,” says economist Lukáš Kovanda
Larger conglomerate will mean energy security for Poland, says Orlen CEO
Daniel Obajtek warned that smaller companies are in danger of being targets for takeovers by foreign competitors
Consumer confidence in Czechia hits historic low
The current mood of households and companies is very gloomy, notes publicist and economist Lenka Zlámalová
Renewables, not the war in Ukraine, are the root cause of Europe’s energy crisis
French energy expert: “The post-covid industrial recovery in 2021 occurred at the time of Germany’s wind turbine production drop (-14 percent in 2021). This situation has forced Germany to strongly increase its electricity production with its gas and coal-fired power plants, leading to an explosion in demand for these fossil fuels.”
Hungary vows to vote down Brussels’ demand to reduce gas consumption
EU proposals discussed on Tuesday could see countries forced to reduce their natural gas consumption by 15 percent, a move Hungary believes would harm competitiveness and infringe on sovereignty
Gas reservoirs in Czechia are already 80% full, says Czech PM
“We have 2.6 billion cubic meters of gas,” added the Czech Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Síkela
Czech Republic secured the pipes, now it needs to get the gas itself
Negotiations are already underway with Qatar to replace Russian gas, but time is of the essence to acquire the LNG needed to see Czechia through the winter months
Norwegian gas flowing to Poland through Baltic Pipe, helping relieve pressure over Russian energy cuts
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced that 5 billion cubic meters of gas have been contracted from Norway, with the figure for next year estimated to be 10 billion
Czech PM: Gas won’t be part of next round of EU sanctions against Russia
“I think it should not be included, as many countries are still dependent on Russian gas,” said PM Petr Fiala
Czechia signs energy security agreement with Germany as Russian gas cut looms
Czech gas storage tanks are now 75 percent full
Leased LNG terminals in the Netherlands will cover up to a third of Czechia’s annual gas consumption
“This step will help us ensure we have enough gas for our citizens and companies and reduce energy dependence on Russia,” said Czechia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela
EU cannot continue to push green energy at the cost of its energy security, Polish PM warns
In his article for the Financial Times, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki argues that even very recently, EU energy policy was tied totally to climate goals, whereas today it is moving in the direction Poland has been arguing for, namely to concentrate on security and diversification of sources of supply
Czech EU presidency will be defined by ‘crisis,’ warns European press outlets
The Czech government will also have to deal with growing public dissatisfaction due to the high cost of living and war fatigue
‘We are effectively at war with Russia,’ says Polish energy security minister
Piotr Naimski made his remarks at the Atlantic Council’s EU-US Defense & Future Forum in Washington D.C.
Czechia to push on with securing energy independence from Russia as gas storage tank reserves reach record levels
“Russia wants to make us weak, and therefore vulnerable to blackmail,” Fiala said in an address to the nation
The Czech government presented the priorities of its EU presidency: refugees, Ukraine, energy, and defense
“Democracy is a daily task, the fight for freedom is a daily task,” said Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
‘Poland did its energy security homework,’ says Polish deputy minister of finance
Despite inflation and the Ukraine war, Poland is in a comfortable position in terms of energy security, said Poland’s deputy minister of finance
Czechia’s blackout risk grows, and people should prepare for the worst
The question is not whether there will be a blackout but rather when it will come
Germany’s tragicomic energy policy: Vital natural gas project could be blocked to protect porpoises
The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
Polish PM: Russia’s gas blackmail of Europe will be a thing of the past
The Polish prime minister highlighted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe, and Germany in particular, to reassess its energy policy concerning Russia
Viktor Orbán walks his own path on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
PM Orbán explains Hungary’s position on the war in Ukraine, his country’s energy security policy, and how China will play a key role in his country’s future
Russia’s Gazprom monopoly on European market broken by Southern Gas Corridor
Azerbaijan activated the Southern Gas Corridor at the end of 2020 which ensures commercial deliveries of blue fuel to the European Union while omitting Russia
Freedom from Russia? Baltic Pipe construction to begin this year
The pipeline, alongside other sources, is meant to completely cover the Polish demand for gas
Duda: Poland will be the energy hub for Central and Eastern Europe
Denmark approves Baltic Pipe construction
The pipe will connect Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.
Decision on increasing US presence in Poland imminent
President Andrzej Duda and VP Mike Pence met and discussed increasing US military presence in Poland, energy security and the threats posed by China.
A new US threat to western companies involved in NS2
The US Ambassador to Germany threatened Western companies involved in Nord Stream 2 (NS2) with sanctions. The US embassy’s spokesman claims that the letter sent by the ambassador was merely a “clear declaration of the United States’ policy.”
Morawiecki warns that completion of NS2 could lead to war
PM Mateusz Morawiecki warned of potential Russian aggression on Ukraine after the Nord Stream 2 construction. A Kremlin spokesman responded that the Polish PM’s claims were “unfortunate” and belong to the category of “attempts to politicize the project”.
Gazprom knows it is losing Poland
Russian gas giant Gazprom is on the verge of losing the Polish market. Poland’s recent LNG investments and the Baltic Pipe have sent the Russian media into a scramble.
US threatens Russia with sanctions over NS2
The US ambassador to the European Union threatens Russia with sanctions over Nord Stream 2 (NS2). Donald Trump offers European countries American LNG gas as an alternative, at competitive prices.
Poles sign a new LNG contract with the Americans
Polish energy giant PGNiG has signed a long-term contract for purchasing LNG gas with US company Cheniere Marketing International. The contract is for 24 years and the gas will be delivered via the Lech Kaczyński LNG terminal in Świnoujście in the north-west of Poland.
Mogherini fails to take a clear stance on Nord Stream 2
The head of EU diplomacy avoids saying anything concrete on what the EC is planning to do about Russian-German gas pipeline Nord Stream 2, reports “Niezależna”. It is clear that little will be done to stop the project going ahead.
Poland will be buying American LNG gas for the next 20 years
The Polish Petroleum Mining and Gas Industry (PGNiG) has signed a historic 20 year agreement for LNG gas with American companies. PGNiG will also have the possibility to resell the gas coming from the USA.
Trump praises Poland in his UN speech
Donald Trump praised Poland as a leader in energy independence of the region. The US President also criticized Germany and Nord Stream 2 in his speech at the UN.
Nord Stream 2: A race against time
Nord Stream 2 (NS2) is already under construction and it will be hard to stop it, says Agata Łoskot-Strachota from the Center of Eastern Studies.
Security needed for the Gas Triangle
The strategically vital Gas Triangle by the Baltic Sea is virtually unprotected. Jakub Wiech analyses the strategic importance of the Triangle and defense capability of the Baltic navy.
Morawiecki visits troops in Latvia
Poland’s relations with Latvia are as strong as ever. Cooperation on military and energy security levels is in bloom.