Thursday 4 September 2014
Economic Forum in Krynica - spotlight on the energy sector
During Economic Forum that took place in Krynica, in 2-4
September 2014, the president of Polish Energy Group (Polska Grupa Energetyczna
- PGE) Marek Woszczyk pointed out that
this year’s discussion, in the field of energy, is focued on the energy
security of the country. It shall not be surprising, bearing in mind the still
ongoing conflict on the line Russia – Ukraine.
During his short speech, which is available on the website
of Polish Radio, Marek Woszczyk pointed out that the overall electricity demand
in Poland is slightly growing but there is stagnation observed. In comparison
to previous years, the demand is not as rapidly growing as before, due to the
more frequent purchase of energy-saving appliances. Even though the Polish buy
more electronics and home appliances, it does not reflect electricity
consumption.
To see the video, go to: http://www.polskieradio.pl/42/273/Artykul/1223536,Prezes-PGE-w-Krynicy-glownie-o-bezpieczenstwie-energetycznym
Another topic that has been discussed during the forum was
coal’s contribution in the Polish energy mix. Former
Deputy Prime Minister, Janusz Steinhoff, stated that coal in future will be
very important for the Polish power industry. In his opinion, the origin of this resource will be the most important parameter
(whether it will be Polish coal or imported. It is a very valid point in
the light of the problems which Polish biggest coal mine is facing at the
moment (described in the post from September 3,2014). Poland has big potential
for being energetically secure thanks to coal, but one should not forget about
the emissions that combustion of coal is generating, and its consequences.
Economic Forum in Krynica is one of the most important
conferences on the economic matters in Central-Eastern Europe. As stated on the website of the forum: “mission of the forum is to create a favorable climate for the development of
political and economic cooperation between
the EU countries and their
neighbors. In fulfilling its
mission, the Forum is an
independent and impartial”.Forum
is organized by the Institute of Eastern Studies ( Polish: Instytut Studiow
Wschodnich), which from the beginning of its existence is established for
cooperation between European countries. In order to provide the highest level
of discussion at the forum, the Institute organizes special conferences on
selected topics and regions, with the participation of politicians and experts
with recognized expertise: Europe-Russia Forum, Forum Europe-Ukraine Energy
Forum. This year's edition is XXIVth.
Polskie Radio: http://www.polskieradio.pl/42/273/Artykul/1223536,Prezes-PGE-w-Krynicy-glownie-o-bezpieczenstwie-energetycznym
Picture: http://www.nck.pl/files/2012-07-23/forum_ekonomiczne.jpg
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