The region’s energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech Wrochna discussed the priorities of the Polish-German energy partnership with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katharina Reiche. The ministers also took part in a plenary session during the intergovernmental consultations.
Diversification of supplies and Europe’s energy security
During the talks, the Polish and German sides agreed on the need to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources and strengthen Europe’s energy security. Bearing in mind the EU’s climate policy, the meeting emphasised the importance of the competitiveness of European companies on global markets.
Poland is already completely independent of Russian oil and gas supplies. Step by step, we are building our security by creating a diversified energy mix and diversifying the sources of our most important raw materials. This policy is paying off, and cooperation with our most important European partners has a positive impact on the security of the entire region. We are pleased that both Poland and Germany recognise the need to continue building energy infrastructure and consistently reduce dependence on energy resources, which are currently a tool of political blackmail in the hands of Russia – says Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka.
Fuel security in the region
The Polish and German sides discussed the need to ensure the stability of fuel supplies, bearing in mind the recent US sanctions. It was emphasised that coordinated operational activities are crucial for the energy security of Western Poland, especially in the context of the development of dual-use infrastructure (civil and military).
Stability of the power system
Both sides emphasised the key importance of baseload – i.e. the constant, continuous power supplied to the system around the clock, which meets the minimum demand of the grid. Due to the dynamic development of renewable energy sources, which are dependent on weather conditions, it is necessary to guarantee a sufficient number of generation sources that will ensure stable operation at the so-called base of the power system. This is particularly important for industry and energy-intensive enterprises.
The energy transition must support the competitiveness of industry. When drafting legislation, the Ministry of Energy also analyses the solutions used by our European partners. Our task is to implement effective mechanisms in the energy sector that will allow Polish companies to develop and compete in the single European market. We are carrying out this task while ensuring the stability of the energy system – says Wojciech Wrochna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy and Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure.
Nuclear energy and SMR
The talks also focused on energy market reform and the role of low-carbon nuclear technologies in the decarbonisation process. The Polish side pointed out that the development of large nuclear power plants and SMRs will be the foundation for long-term decarbonisation and the construction of a secure power system. The topic of SMR technology met with interest from the German side during the talks.
Source: gov.pl
