Polish Mining Group (PGG) and Instrat establish a partnership for a just transition in Upper Silesia
Europe’s and Poland’s largest coal producer and employer, Polish Mining Group (PGG) with support from Instrat experts, is taking steps to create space for the development of new business areas, foster social dialogue and active participation amid changes faced by the Silesia region. A cooperation agreement was signed today (20.09) in Katowice. – We employ […]
More methane data available in the energy.instrat.pl database
The energy.instrat.pl team presents a new edition of the database on lignite and hard coal mines in Poland. This version marks a significant step forward, as we have focused on the development of comprehensive statistics and information on methane emissions from mines across the country. The fourth version allows, above all, easier use of the […]
Brussels approves state aid scheme to alleviate social costs of the lignite industry and coal power plants
Almost six months after the Polish parliament passed a law on social protection for the coal power plant and lignite mine workers, the European Commission gave its approval for state aid. This time, however, the funds will go to the employees directly and not to subsidise production, as it is the case in the hard […]
Meeting with the EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira in Brussels and discussions on the approval of the state aid for just transition in Poland’s lignite sector
Together with ten other NGOs and expert groups, we addressed the EC Leadership and Commissioners responsible for Cohesion and Reforms, Energy, Climate, Employment and Social Rights and Competition. Our request focuses on the fast approval of state aid for social protection for workers in Poland’s electricity and lignite mining sectors.
Brussels debate on the challenges for Polish post-election energy policy – summary
On 19th September 2023 Instrat and Polityka Insight organised a debate in Brussels. The focus was on the challenges for energy policy after the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland.
COAL BRIEF POLAND BY ENERGY.INSTRAT.PL – March 2023
In the middle of each month we publish a set of key statistics on the coal market in Poland at www.instrat.pl/en and energy.instrat.pl Twitter account. The data is published with a 1.5-month delay, following announcements by the Energy Market Agency and the Industrial Development Agency, Katowice Branch. Download charts [LINK] DATA – March 2023 ENERGY […]
COAL BRIEF POLAND BY ENERGY.INSTRAT.PL – February 2023
In the middle of each month we publish a set of key statistics on the coal market in Poland at www.instrat.pl/en and energy.instrat.pl Twitter account. The data is published with a 1.5-month delay, following announcements by the Energy Market Agency and the Industrial Development Agency, Katowice Branch. Download charts [LINK] DATA – February 2023 ENERGY […]
Modelling the Polish energy system – new findings of PyPSA-PL
Ensuring the provision of energy at all times and places is a challenge for energy systems with a large share of variable renewable energy sources (RES). The issue is the subject of heated public debate, with reasoned arguments highlighting both the advantages and limitations of these sources. However, balancing these arguments – that is, answering the question of whether RES can plausibly have a significant share in the Polish energy mix – requires a more comprehensive analysis using tools suitable for this purpose. The PyPSA-PL model, being developed by Instrat, is just such a tool.
COAL BRIEF POLAND BY ENERGY.INSTRAT.PL – NOVEMBER 2022
In the middle of each month we publish a set of key statistics on the coal market in Poland at www.instrat.pl/en and energy.instrat.pl Twitter account. The data is published with a 1.5-month delay, following announcements by the Energy Market Agency and the Industrial Development Agency Katowice Branch.
COAL BRIEF POLAND BY ENERGY.INSTRAT.PL – OCTOBER 2022
In the middle of each month we publish a set of key statistics on the coal market in Poland at www.instrat.pl/en and energy.instrat.pl Twitter account. The data is published with a 1.5-month delay, following announcements by the Energy Market Agency and the Industrial Development Agency Katowice Branch. Download charts [LINK] DATA – OCTOBER 2022 ENERGY […]