Poland’s lignite coal plants providing 20% of electricity face potential profitability decline amid energy transition.
Current Status of Lignite Coal in Poland
The lignite coal segment still accounts for over 10 percent of power in the Polish energy system and serves as one of the pillars of supply security.
Last year, three power plants—Bełchatów, Turów, and Pątnów—generated a combined 33 terawatt-hours of electricity, constituting almost exactly 20 percent of Poland’s electricity demand.
Future Challenges for Coal Complexes
Various indicators suggest that the status of these coal plants may soon undergo a sudden collapse, potentially affecting the complexes that support thousands of families in moderately developed economic regions.
These complexes face the prospect of significant loss of profitability as Poland’s energy landscape evolves.
Turów Plant at the Center of Controversy
The Turów plant, in particular, has become a focal point, with questions raised about the balance between energy security and environmental concerns.
The article specifically asks, “How much peace for Turów in exchange for millions of euros?”, highlighting the financial and political tensions surrounding the plant’s future.