Abstract
The energy sector in Poland is currently calling for dynamic redevelopment and cleaner energy. This country is world famous for its high level of coal production, from which it does not want to retreat in the next two decades. For this reason, it is safer to gradually reduce the use of coal while increasing the consumption of gas and simultaneously developing green energy. However, the Polish gas sector is still dependent on Russian gas supplied through the Yamal gas pipeline. Taking into consideration Polish geopolitics, this state of affairs poses a huge challenge and a threat to Poland’s energy security. That is why the concept of the North-South Gas Corridor was introduced. It is intended to be a network of gas pipelines that connect the countries of Central and South Europe to two gas terminals (in Poland and Croatia), which will supply gas from a chosen source. This article presents the current condition of the gas sector in Poland. It focuses on the North-South Gas Corridor project and its impact on the energy security of Poland. An analysis of documents and field research shows that the North-South Gas Corridor provides Poland with an opportunity to diversify the sources and directions of gas supply over the next few years.
Highlights
It is intended to be a network of gas pipelines that connect the countries of Central and South Europe to two gas terminals, which will supply gas from a chosen source
Will the North-South Gas Corridor and the development of the Polish gas transmission network make it possible for Central and Eastern Europe to gain autonomy from Russian gas supplies? Taking into consideration its international profile, the North-South Gas Corridor is crucial for the redevelopment of the Polish energy sector and to strengthen CEE’s energy security, which has relied on Russian supplies for many decades [20,21]
The the strategic goal to build th will cover of the country. When it comes to natural gas storage, Pipe, a gas pipeline connecting the Polish transmission grid to deposits on the the volume of underground gas storage facilities will be increased from 3.2 billion m3 to gian continental shelf
Summary
Energy security has become a major issue for Poland. The Polish energy sector requires dynamic redevelopment as its current technology is obsolete and mostly carbon based (ca. 50–60% in the energy mix). The paper attempts to determine whether the North-South Gas Corridor will guarantee Poland’s energy security, taking into consideration the progress of decarbonization and the need to diversify gas resources after the year 2022. Taking into consideration its international profile, the North-South Gas Corridor is crucial for the redevelopment of the Polish energy sector and to strengthen CEE’s energy security, which has relied on Russian supplies for many decades [20,21]. The first part of the paper focuses on the current and future status of the Polish energy sector It indicates the key raw energy materials (coal, natural gas, renewable energy sources) and the most important statements included in the Energy Policy of Poland gas infrastructure in Poland. The idea of the North-South Gas Corr its role in the diversification of gas delivery to Poland and other Central and European countries is explained
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