Poland is expected to have sufficient gas supplies for the upcoming winter, with a forecast that a 40% shortfall could appear by December. This topic is being discussed on the Onet Rano program, where Marek Jozefiak, a representative of Greenpeace Polska, weighs in. His assessment centers on whether the government can guarantee enough fuel to cover the entire season, while Greenpeace Polska conducts its own review of the gas market.
Greenpeace Polska states that its analysts have examined European gas markets, Polish contracts, and the state of storage facilities. The preliminary finding is that Poland could face a gas shortage reaching 40% of anticipated demand in December, unless actions are taken ahead of winter.
The spokesperson explains that without new contracts signed by PGNiG, the country might have to purchase gas on the exchange to meet needs. Such a move could push expenditure beyond 30 billion zloty, equivalent to more than 6 billion dollars, potentially raising prices for consumers. Greenpeace Polska notes that this situation occurs amid a wider European gas crisis, where the demand to secure additional gas is substantial and queues are long.
In addition to urging PGNiG to sign fresh contracts, Greenpeace Polska suggests that accelerating Poland’s transition away from fossil fuels could help mitigate the risk. The organization emphasizes the importance of diversifying supply sources and increasing storage readiness to reduce exposure to market volatility.
Poland has not relied on Russian gas since mid-spring. PGNiG later reported a notification from Gazprom indicating that Russian gas supplies would halt entirely to Poland, with Warsaw preparing to switch to a new ruble-based payment schedule. This development underscores the urgency of diversified imports and robust storage strategies to safeguard winter energy security. Attribution: Greenpeace Polska via Onet Rano