Category Archives: Poland

Press Releases & News from Poland distributed via EuropaWire

ORLEN Aligns with Global Leaders Through TNFD Implementation to Enhance ESG Transparency and Biodiversity Action

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN announced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, that it has become one of Poland’s first companies to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, integrating nature-related impacts and risks into future ESG reporting. The decision supports … Read the full press release

ING Bank Śląski to Fully Acquire Goldman Sachs TFI, Strengthening Its Position in Poland’s Investment Market

(IN BRIEF) ING Bank Śląski is set to become the sole owner of Goldman Sachs TFI, acquiring the remaining 55% stake from Goldman Sachs for PLN 396 million in a move that strengthens its influence in Poland’s expanding investment and … Read the full press release

ORLEN Secures Environmental Approval for Baltic East Offshore Wind Project, Paving Way for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Auction

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has secured a crucial environmental approval for its Baltic East offshore wind farm, positioning the 1 GW project to compete in Poland’s first offshore wind auction this December. The decision from RDOŚ enables ORLEN to finalize permits, … Read the full press release

Egis Joins EDF to Support Engineering and Supply Chain Cooperation for the Polish Nuclear Power Programme

(IN BRIEF) Egis has signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation with EDF at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 to explore joint opportunities under Poland’s Nuclear Power Programme. The agreement, signed by EDF’s Vakisasai Ramany and Egis’s Baptiste Pavy, builds on … Read the full press release

ORLEN Unveils First Advanced Charging Hub to Power Electric Mobility Growth Across Poland

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has opened its first high-performance fast-charging hub for electric vehicles along the S7 expressway at Olsztynek Południe, offering up to 400 kW of power and charging times of around 20 minutes. The hub, capable of charging eight … Read the full press release

Baltic Power Installs Two 2,500-Tonne Offshore Substations, Marking Major Milestone for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Baltic Power, a joint venture between ORLEN and Northland Power, has installed two 2,500-tonne offshore substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm, marking a major milestone in the project’s construction. Fabricated in Gdynia and Gdańsk with significant contributions … Read the full press release

ORLEN Strengthens Poland’s Energy Transition with PLN 3.5 Billion Financing for Baltic Power and Baltic East

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has secured PLN 3.5 billion in funding from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) through Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) to accelerate offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. The financing will support both the Baltic Power project—developed in … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Approve €9.2 Billion Package to Drive Housing Innovation, Healthcare, and Global Development

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and EIF have approved €9.2 billion in financing to boost Europe’s innovation and sustainability agenda, including a landmark €400 million HousingTech initiative to revolutionise the construction industry and enhance affordable housing. The EIF also invested in … Read the full press release

ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley Project Receives Expert Support from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus Programme

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley project has been selected to receive advisory support through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus programme, strengthening its pathway toward commercial development and final investment decision. The initiative, developed with over 30 partners, aims … Read the full press release

Strategic ORLEN VC Investment in OXCCU to Support Europe’s Transition to e-SAF in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN VC has invested in UK start-up OXCCU, which has developed innovative catalyst technology to produce synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) from green hydrogen and captured CO₂. The move supports ORLEN Group’s strategy to decarbonize aviation and comply … Read the full press release

Alstom and DB Cargo Polska plan new locomotive maintenance centre in Rybnik to strengthen service capabilities in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a letter of intent with DB Cargo Polska to develop a state-of-the-art locomotive maintenance centre in Rybnik, expanding its service capacity in Poland alongside its existing Toruń facility. The project supports the rising demand for … Read the full press release

Alstom strengthens Polish rail with signalling works for Oborniki Wielkopolskie and Warta River crossing

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a contract with PORR to deliver signalling and traffic control systems as part of the expansion of railway line 354 in Oborniki Wielkopolskie, Poland. The project includes a new track, a second bridge over the … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Polska delivers 5,000th low-pressure turbine module for PW1100G-JM engine program

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has celebrated the delivery of its 5,000th low-pressure turbine module for Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM engine at its Tajecina facility near Rzeszów, Poland. The milestone underscores the importance of MTU Aero Engines Polska, which is … Read the full press release

Siedlce factory milestone: Stadler Polska reaches 1,000 vehicles as partnership with Koleje Mazowieckie expands

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Polska has celebrated the production of its 1,000th vehicle at the Siedlce plant during the TRAKO trade fair, marking the occasion with the delivery of a new five-car FLIRT electric train to Koleje Mazowieckie. The factory, established … Read the full press release

ORLEN invests in future-ready AI solutions through strategic cooperation with Google Cloud

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, reinforcing the Group’s 2035 strategy The Energy of Tomorrow Starts Today. The cooperation will establish a modern data platform, … Read the full press release

WB GROUP and Hanwha Aerospace form joint venture to produce HOMAR-K ammunition and strengthen Poland’s defense industry

(IN BRIEF) WB GROUP and Hanwha Aerospace have created Hanwha WB Advanced Systems, a Polish–South Korean joint venture that will manufacture ammunition for the HOMAR-K launcher and develop new missile systems in Poland. Signed at MSPO 2025 by WB Electronics … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Leasing Services join forces again with €200 million loan to boost SME and green investment in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million loan to BNP Paribas Leasing Services to stimulate more than €500 million of new investment in Poland, with a minimum of 30% allocated to climate projects such as solar … Read the full press release

Skanska invests in sustainable Awangarda Mogilska residential project to bring 500 new apartments to Kraków

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing PLN 241 million (SEK 630 million) in the first stage of the Awangarda Mogilska residential complex in Kraków, Poland. The development’s opening phase includes 278 apartments and six commercial units, with construction starting in August … Read the full press release

Szustkowski, a Polish entrepreneur, urges stronger safeguards against disinformation, citing years of damaging false media claims

(NEWS) WARSAW, 27-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Polish entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Szustkowski has appealed directly to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, warning that an unchecked campaign of disinformation and hate speech has endangered his safety, destroyed his reputation, and forced him … Read the full press release

ORLEN Upstream Norway boosts production with innovative subsea compression technology at Ormen Lange field

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway and its partners have completed the third development phase of the Ormen Lange field in the Norwegian Sea, introducing subsea gas compressors to boost production and extend the field’s life. This innovation is expected to … Read the full press release