Clean Air Task Force
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The Polish government published an updated draft of its nuclear energy program (PPEJ), reinforcing the country’s commitment to nuclear energy as a contributor to energy security, decarbonisation, and industrial competitiveness.
“Poland’s updated nuclear energy programme sends a strong signal of its commitment to nuclear energy as a pillar of decarbonization, energy security, and industrial competitiveness,” said Malwina Qvist, Director of the Nuclear Energy program at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “Nuclear power holds a unique role in Poland’s energy transition—displacing coal, complementing renewables, and bolstering industrial competitiveness through reliable, low-carbon baseload power.”
The draft PPEJ introduces several notable developments:
- A competitive technology section process for Poland’s second nuclear power plant (EJ2), with consideration for delivery timelines, financing structures, and workforce development.
- A clear emphasis on integrating nuclear projects with local energy users and infrastructure, targeting industrial clusters.
- Acknowledgement for the potential for nuclear to support district heating, with large scale reactors or small modular reactors (SMRS).
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