Invitation to conference

VIII International Conference

NEUF 2012  New Energy User Friendly

„National Programme for Development of  Low-Emission Economy”

29th June 2012 9.00 am

Warsaw

Poland turns to the green side of the force – its transformation from high to low-emission model seems inevitable. There is no doubt that this reform will be a real challenge. Most importantly, however, this reform should be implemented in a systematic manner that will bring tangible effects.

Poland aims at implementing the EU climate and energy package. Proposals made by the Public Board for the National Programme for Emissions Reduction need to be taken into account in this process in order to achieve the above mentioned goal. The White Paper, document elaborated by a panel of experts in the field of energy and economy, presents a realistic programme of emissions reduction in Poland. It will be developed into National Programme for Development of Low-Emission Economy. This year, similarly as in previous years, the conference will be accompanied by Public Hearing of the Presidium of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction, during which experts will present guidelines to the National Programme for Development of Low-Emission Economy. Meanwhile the main part of the conference will focus on legal, economic and technical issues which have a strategic influence on development of low-emission economy based on environmentally friendly technologies. Our speakers will also discuss issues related to prosumer solutions in energy generation. Experts from the energy sector will present realistic scenarios of necessary investments. Decision-makers will focus on climate strategy for Poland in the context of CO2 emissions reduction (including real estimates on potential new green jobs related to planned investments in RES). European Commission representatives will explain how strict requirements on emissions reduction will influence priorities of the energy policy of the EU. Representatives of Polish government will present climate strategy for Poland in the context of EU CO2 emissions reduction requirements till 2050. The conference will be composed of discussion panels chaired by journalists and will focus on the following topics:

- Does the low-emissions economy model guarantee durable sustainable development in particular countries of the EU?

-  Which energy mix to chose in Poland taking into account climate requirements and energy demand – scenarios

- Development of dispersed energy sources – should it be the main economic goal for Poland?

As speakers of the conference and Public Hearing of the Public Board for the National Programme of Emissions Reduction we invited experts from respective sectors, decision-makers, scientists and businessman, among others:

Confirmed guests of the conference and the public hearing of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction:

• prof. Jerzy Buzek, Chairman of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction 

• Janusz Steinhoff, PhD, Vice Chairman of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction
  

• Dariusz Ledworowski, PhD, from the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction
  

• Beata Jaczewska, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Environment 

• Marek Woszczyk, Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Office

• Bartosz Wojszczyk, PhD, Managing Director, Global Development and Strategy, GE Energy,

• Marek Maniecki, PhD, Vice Chairman of the Board, Globema

• prof. Krzysztof Żmijewski, Secretary General of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction
  

• Grzegorz Fiabijaniak, Chairman of the Board, IVG

Invited speakers:

• Waldemar Pawlak, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy 
• Marcin Korolec, Minister of Environment
• Magdalena Olteanu Strachinescu, DG Energy, European Commission
• prof. Michał Kleiber, Vice Chairman of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction, President of the Polish Academy of Science
• Joanna Strzelec-Łobodzińska, Chairman of the Board, Kompania Węglowa
• dr hab. Herbert Wirth, Chairman of the Board, KGHM Polska Miedź
• Sylwester Śmigiel, Chairman of FREE, Chairman of the Board, GASPOL
• Wojciech Kozak, Member of the Board, Zakłady Azotowe Puławy
• Zbigniew Kamieński, Vice Director of the Economy Development Department, Ministry of Economy 
• Tomasz Tomczykiewicz, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy
• Krzysztof Zamasz Vice Chairman of the Board - Trade, Tauron Polska Energia
• Radosław Dudziński, Vice Chairman of the Board - Strategy, PGNiG
• Philippe Castanet, Chairman of the Board, EDF Polska
• Grażyna Henclewska, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Economy
• prof. Konrad Świrski, Chairman of the Board,Transition Technologies,
• Robert Świerzyński, Vice Chairman of the Board, Energa–Operator,
• Jacek Szymczak, Chairman of the Board, Polish Heating Chamber of Commerce 
• Herbert Leopold Gabryś from Polish Chamber of Commerce

We would be delighted if you could come.

Participation in the conference is free of charge. Number of places is limited. Please send the filled in registration form  til  25 June 2012 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information about the conference please contact Ms. Alicja Mazur, tel. +48 22 424 82 00, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Four sectors of gas engineering – goals, tasks, functions  

27th April (Friday), 11.00 am

„Polityka”, Słupecka 6, Warsaw

The abovementioned four sectors of gas are: conventional, shale gas, LPG and LNG. According to IEA the forthcoming decade will be focused on gas. Agency forecasts indicate that demand for natural gas in Europe will rise to 600 bn m³  in 2030. At the same time integration of the  European gas market coupled with infrastructural investments will ensure price level acceptable for customers. However, in order to fulfill European conditions on climate policy, Poland will need to transform its coal-based energy sector to a low-emission model. Increased use of gas may constitute one of realistic solutions. Thus shale gas may be a great chance. According to estimates of the Polish Geological Institute shale gas extractable amount  from 346 to 768 bn m³. It is 2.5 to 5.5 times more than those of documented conventional gas sources (145 bn m³). While taking into account full demand of Poland for gas, including conventional sources, it will last for next 35-65 years. According to rating agency Fitch it is, however, unusual that extraction of shale gas in Poland will, similarly to the US scenario, cause a radical decrease in gas prices. On the contrary, commercial extraction of shale gas in Poland in first 10 years may not considerably affect prices. Nevertheless, it is certain that shale gas extraction will boost Polish economy and allow for greater independence from Russian supplies.  The first step has already been taken. The construction cost of gas terminal in Świnoujście will pay back in 2 years and will open access to ca. 12 - 15 bn m³ of natural gas from other markets. It is worth investing in gas storage as well. Mass storage of gas may decrease gas pries to the European level. New installations are necessary as within three coming years we will run out of storage room. Facing potential chances of shale gas boom and new import opportunities (LNG terminal)  it should be discussed what are other application possibilities of gas, not only as a direct fuel. It is worth reviewing which less popular technologies will allow for it.  As an example may serve GTL, fuel cells, production of hydrogen or highly efficient energy production technologies. Moreover, new, pro-market regulations are also in demand. First of all the gas market should finally be liberated and gas microgeneration supported (lower tax for heating equipment based on combustion engines, prosumer act).

Main topice of the debate:

• Influence of deregulation and market opening for customers of gas companies – how the anticipated changes will influence industry and individual customers
• Shale gas – chances and threats
• Obligatory reserves of fuel and natural gas – outcomes of new regulations implementation
•  Opportunities for gas engineering development on the system, municipal and prosumer levels

Invited speakers:

• Aleksander Zawisza, Adviser of the Minister of Environment
• Grzegorz Onichimowski, President of the Polish Power Exchange
• Piotr Sprzączak, Oil and Gas Department, Ministry of Economy
• Marcin Lewenstein, Director of Strategic Planning Bureau, PGNiG
• Erno Rech, Sales Director, Steam and Gas Blocks, Siemens
• Bogusław Sonik, Member of European Parliament
• Konrad Szymański, Member of European Parliament
• Adam Rajewski, Business Development Manager, Wartsila
• prof. Krzysztof Żmijewski, Secretary General of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction

We would be delighted if you could come.

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IV ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUM

30th March 2012 (Friday), 9:00 a.m.

Prymasowski Palace, Senatorska 13/15, Warsaw

The Directive on Energy Efficiency, which should be published at the end of 2012 according to Danish Presidency authorities, shall lead to limitation of energy consumption by 20% by the year 2020. Congruently to its provisions the Member States shall create their own efficiency programmes. The Directive supports production of electric energy and heat from cogeneration, sets the annual target of 3% of efficiency improvement in public buildings and defines modifications in the ETS Directive. According to experts the Directive sets obligation to execute an energy audit  every three years which is seen as an unnecessary bureaucratic burden for companies. It also revises rules of CO2 emissions trading which can result in increase of prices. It also highlights the importance of cogeneration, however, the obligations it stipulates in this respect are too strict and may create disincentives for investing within the EU.  High targets (3% annually) set on public buildings may also be too expensive for the public budget. Experts invited to the conference will try to analyze those issues. They will also present and promote practical solutions in terms of increasing energy efficiency. Danish economy can serve as an example – its economy has doubled the volume since the 70s while the energy consumption remained on the same level. Current legal regulations set obligations on reduction of general energy consumption by 1.5% annually. Energy efficiency of Polish economy is still three times lower than the respective levels in most developed European countries and two times lower than the EU average. Moreover, consumption of primary energy in Poland referred to population is by 40% lower than in the Old Member States. Those numbers show how vast is the potential for energy saving measurements in Poland.

Main thematic sessions of the IV Energy Efficiency Forum:

I. Energy Efficiency and energy planning as instruments of climate policy

II. Energy efficiency in practice

III. European experience in energy efficiency projects

IV. Energy efficiency facilitating mechanism

In the conference took part:  Olgierd Dziekoński, Secretary of State, Chancellery of President of Republic of Poland, prof. Michał Kleiber, President of Polish Academy of Science, Vice Chairman of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction, Tatiana Marquez Uriarte, DG Energy, European Commission, Paolo Zancanella, DG Joint Research Center, Jacek Krawczyk, Vicepresident of the European Economic and Social Committee, Maciej Bando, Vice-President, Energy Regulatory Office, Tomasz Żuchowski, Head of Unit for Energy Audit of Buildings, Department of Spatial Deevelopment and Construction,  Ministry of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy, prof. Krzysztof Żmijewski, Secretary General of the Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction, Grzegorz Onichimowski, Chairman of the Board of Polish Power Exchange, dr Jan Rączka, PhD, Chairman of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, Leszek Drogosz, Director of Infrastructure Bureau, Warsaw Municipal Office, Anna Żyła, Chief Ecologist, BOŚ Bank, Michał Machlejd, Chairman of the Board, SPEC, Zbigniew Szpak, Chairman of the Board, the Polish National Energy Conservation Agency, Tomasz Wolanowski, Trade Director, Division of Energy Products and Systems, ABB Polska, Andrzej Szymański, Chairman of the Board, Landis+Gyr, Piotr Pawlak, Chairman of the Board, BuildDesk, Jacek Łukaszewski, Chairman of the Board, Schneider Electric Poland, Krzysztof Pietraszkiewicz, Chrairman of the Polish Bank Association, prof. Wojciech Suchorzewski, Chairman of Transport Committee, Public Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reduction

If you require more information please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Anna Krawczyk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel. +48 22 424 82 00.

For materials from the conference and media coverage please refer to the Polish version of this site.

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Energy Policy of Poland – priorities of the energy sector

8th February 2012 (Wednesday), 11.00 am

Polityka , Słupecka 6,  Warsaw

European Union prepared ‘Energy Road Map 2050’, a strategic document that sets goals for European energy policy. By the year 2050 the share of renewable energy in the energy mix should account for at least 40%, whereas energy efficiency shall increase by 30-40%. These goals constitute a great challenge for Poland in terms of realization of investments in the energy sector. Poland lacks energy strategy that would be consistent with European goals. It can be noted already now that number of new investments has decreased considerably. Moreover, Polish economy may be influenced by the European climate Policy to a greater extend than post-industrial economies of the old Member States, mostly due to high-emission energy production. Thus Poland needs new energy policy that would not only be in line with the European strategy but will also take into account development of national energy potential and sustainable development of domestic economy. According to experts it should involve the National Programme of Low-Emissions Economy Development prepared by Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Environment.

Are the goals of Polish Energy Policy 2030 being met? Is it necessary to elaborate a new execution plan for the horizon after 2012? What would be the final version of ‘ Polish Energy Package’ and when will it be implemented? Will the Act on Renewable Energy Sources offer proper support system for investors? What will it offer to the industrial, most energy-consuming customers? Will extensive bureaucracy dominate the system of white certificates supporting energy efficiency? What are the real possibilities for development of nuclear energy in Poland in the light of catastrophe in Fukushima and opposition of Germany? Will the government win public opinion support for extraction of shale gas? When will regulations favoring investments in prosument energy production finally take shape?

We tried to find answers to the above mentioned dilemmas in an open discussion. In the debate took part:

• prof. Krzysztof Żmijewski, Secretary General of the Polish Board of the National Programme for Emissions Reducation
• Zdzisław Muras, PhD, Director of Department of Energy Enterprises,  Energy Regulatory Office
• Henryk Majchrzak, PhD, President of the Board, PSE Operator S.A.
  
• Maciej Bukowski, PhD, President of the Institute for Structural Research
  
• Janusz Piechociński, Member of Parliament
• Grzegorz Onichimowski, President of the Board, Polish Power Exchange
• Andrzej Szymański, President of the Board, Landis Gyr

To obtain additional information about the debate please contact Ms. Anna Krawczyk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (004822) 424 82 00.

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Piechociński Janusz_Sejm RP

Szymański Andrzej_Landis Gyr

Żmijewski Krzysztof_SRNPRE_PEP

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