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Energy policyPoland's energy demand is growing significantly. Total final consumption has grown by over 25% since 1990.
Poland is the second largest coal producer in Europe, behind Germany. In 2022, 42% of the country's primary energy consumption was coal, and all fossil fuels together accounted for 87%1. Poland produces modest quantities of oil and natural gas, but is a significant net importer of both fuels, primarily from Russia.
Despite its plentiful domestic resources of coal, the European Union's (EU's) strict climate policy targets mean the country is diversifying away from coal. The
Energy Policy of Poland until 2040 (EPP2040), adopted by the cabinet in February 2021, sets out the framework for this energy transition in Poland. Key elements include:
- Share of coal in electricity generation limited to 56% in 2030.
- Natural gas will be a ‘bridge fuel’.
- Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources will be at least 23% in 2030, and share of electricity from renewable sources will be at least 32% in 2030.
- The country’s first nuclear power reactor with a capacity of 1-1.6GW will be commissioned in 2033. Further reactors will be commissioned every 2-3 years up to a total of six.
