Category Archives: Poland

Press Releases & News from Poland distributed via EuropaWire

EBRD Invests €75 Million in Poland’s R.Power to Boost Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €75 million in R.Power S.A, a leading renewable energy developer in Poland, to support the expansion of green energy generation across Europe. This marks the EBRD’s second investment … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release

EBRD and Santander Leasing Sign First Synthetic Securitization Deal in Poland, Promoting SME Lending and Green Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has entered into a synthetic securitization agreement and new lending commitment with Santander Leasing, a subsidiary of Santander Bank Polska Group, marking the EBRD’s first capital relief transaction in Poland. … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Invests €7.5 Million in Polish Furniture Innovator Tylko’s R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered into a financing agreement with Tylko, a pioneering Polish furniture company revolutionizing the industry. With a €7.5 million investment from the EIB, Tylko aims to enhance its research and development (R&D) … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Contract to Equip Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK Frigates with Advanced Combat Systems

(IN BRIEF) Thales has secured a contract to provide the TACTICOS integrated combat management system, sonars, air-surveillance and fire-control radars, and a 360° infrared sensor to the Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK frigate program. The contract is a result of a strategic … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

ORLEN and Northland Power Secure Financing for Baltic Power Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group and Northland Power have signed credit facility agreements with a syndicate of 25 Polish and international financial institutions to finance the Baltic Power project, the first wind farm to be constructed in Polish waters of … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Retail Network in Slovakia, Focuses on Alternative Fuels and Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, a prominent energy company, has nearly doubled its retail network in Slovakia this year, with all 90 stations now operating under the ORLEN brand. Following this successful rebranding, ORLEN plans to enhance its non-fuel product offerings and … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Selects Contractor for Onshore Wind Installation Terminal in Świnoujście Port

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has chosen Budimex as the contractor for the onshore portion of its installation terminal, designed to support offshore wind farms. Construction is set to commence in October and is expected to conclude by late 2024 … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Gas Production in Norway, Boosting Poland’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group is strengthening its presence in Norway and preparing to launch production from the Tommeliten Alpha field, which will yield an additional 0.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually. This is part of a series … Read the full press release

ORLEN Advances Poland’s Offshore Wind Sector with Conditional Investment Approval for Baltic Power Project

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Supervisory Board has given a conditional investment approval for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, allowing the design phase to be finalized. ORLEN and Northland Power’s joint investment represents the most advanced offshore wind project in Poland. … Read the full press release

Saab Awarded EUR 52m Contract for Airborne Early Warning Aircraft by Poland

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a leading defence and security company, has received an order worth approximately SEK 600 million (~EUR 52 million)  from Poland’s Ministry of National Defence for two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft equipped with Saab’s advanced … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Expands Renewable Energy Holdings with Greenvolt Acquisition, Aiming for 9 GW Capacity by 2030

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group, a Polish energy company, is strengthening its renewable energy segment by acquiring two projects from Greenvolt. The projects, located in the Poznań Province, consist of a 22 MW photovoltaic farm and a 26 MW wind … Read the full press release

Improved Cross-Border Connections: European Commission and EIB Advocate European Track Gauge Implementation

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) suggests that implementing the European track gauge on lines to Lviv and Chișinău would be a crucial first step in enhancing connections between Poland and … Read the full press release

Alstom to Perform Comprehensive Maintenance on Twindexx Coaches for Koleje Mazowieckie in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Global mobility leader Alstom has secured a contract with Koleje Mazowieckie, a regional rail operator in Poland, to perform P5 maintenance on 37 Twindexx double-deck coaches. The project, scheduled between 2023 and 2025, will adhere to the IRIS … Read the full press release

Strategic Mergers Pay Off: Polish ORLEN Gains Momentum with Austrian Fuel Station Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, following its mergers with Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG, is set to acquire 266 fuel stations in Austria, operating under the Turmöl brand. This acquisition will make ORLEN one of the top three fuel networks in Austria, with … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €25 Million to Radix Ventures to Bridge Funding Gap for Central and Eastern Europe’s Deep Tech Entrepreneurs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) is investing €25 million in Radix Ventures, a deep tech venture capital fund based in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment aims to address the funding gap for deep tech founders in the … Read the full press release

Poland’s ORLEN VC Backs Circunomics to Drive Electric Vehicle Battery Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN VC, the largest corporate venture capital fund in Poland owned by the ORLEN Group, has invested in Circunomics, a platform for battery reuse and recycling in electric vehicles. The investment aims to reduce the carbon footprint of … Read the full press release

Scania Shifts Focus to Complete Buses and Coaches, Ceases Body Production in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Scania, the leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, is reshaping its bus and coach business to adapt to a changing market environment. The company will focus on offering complete buses and coaches, leveraging its modular system, extensive service … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group’s PGNiG Upstream Norway Discovers Significant Increase in Øst Frigg Field Reserves

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has announced a significant increase in the estimated oil reserves of the Øst Frigg Beta/Epsilon discovery. The field may contain twice as much oil as previously assumed, with recoverable … Read the full press release

Cutting-Edge Gas-Fired Power Plant by ORLEN Group to Bolster Energy Security in Poland

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group is constructing a cutting-edge 560 MW gas-fired power plant in Grudziądz, Poland. This advanced facility aims to provide electricity to around one million households while effectively integrating renewable energy sources. With a highly flexible Combined Cycle … Read the full press release

Cultural diversity celebrated as EBRD announces Literature Prize 2023 finalists

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the finalists for the EBRD Literature Prize 2023, which celebrates literary expression and cultural diversity in countries where the Bank operates. The three shortlisted works are Mister N … Read the full press release

EBRD loan to fund two residential rental projects in Warsaw to address housing shortage

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan equivalent to €50 million to NREP Nordic Strategies Fund IV’s Polish subsidiaries for two residential rental projects in Warsaw. The loan includes an uncommitted tranche for … Read the full press release

La BEI collabora con il gruppo Maspex per l’ammodernamento degli impianti di produzione in Polonia e Romania

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ha annunciato un accordo di finanziamento da 104 milioni di euro con Maspex Group, uno dei principali produttori di alimenti e bevande nell’Europa centrale e sud-orientale. I fondi saranno utilizzati … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Maspex Group for Upgrades to Production Facilities in Poland and Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €104 million financing agreement with Maspex Group, a leading producer of food and beverages in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The funds will be used to upgrade and modernize production facilities … Read the full press release

DNV-SE-0190: Das weltweit erste Dokument zur Zertifizierung von Energieinseln und Offshore-Windparks in Polen

(IN KÜRZE) DNV hat eine aktualisierte Version seiner Servicespezifikation für die Projektzertifizierung, DNV-SE-0190, veröffentlicht, die die erste ihrer Art ist, die sich mit der Zertifizierung von Energieinseln und Offshore-Windparks in Polen befasst. Das Update enthält länderspezifische Zertifizierungsanforderungen, die im polnischen … Read the full press release

DNV-SE-0190: The World’s First Document to Certify Energy Islands and Offshore Wind Farms in Poland

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released an updated version of its service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190, which is the first of its kind to address the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. The update incorporates country-specific … Read the full press release

Cersanit sichert sich von der EBRD ein Darlehen in Höhe von 42 Millionen Euro, um in polnische und ukrainische Betriebe zu investieren

(IN KÜRZE) Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBRD) stellt Cersanit SA, einem führenden polnischen Hersteller von Keramikfliesen und Badezimmerausstattung mit einer bedeutenden Präsenz in der Ukraine, eine langfristige Finanzierung in Höhe von 42 Millionen Euro zur Verfügung. Die … Read the full press release

Cersanit secures €42m loan from EBRD to invest in Polish and Ukrainian operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing €42 million in long-term funding to Cersanit SA, a leading Polish ceramic tile and bathroom equipment manufacturer with a significant presence in Ukraine. The financing will enable Cersanit … Read the full press release

Programa respaldado por InvestEU para beneficiar a microempresas en Lituania, Letonia y Polonia con préstamos de hasta 50 000 EUR

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El Fondo Europeo de Inversiones (FEI) ha firmado un acuerdo de garantía de cartera con Noviti Finance para prestar casi 47 millones de euros a microempresas en Lituania, Letonia y Polonia en condiciones preferenciales. La garantía del … Read the full press release

InvestEU-backed programme to benefit micro-enterprises in Lithuania, Latvia and Poland with up to €50,000 loans

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a portfolio guarantee agreement with Noviti Finance to lend almost €47 million to micro-businesses in Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland on preferential terms. The EIF guarantee is provided under the European Union’s … Read the full press release

Grupa Azoty Police partners with Ultra Safe Nuclear to promote decarbonisation of industrial processes

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty Police, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, and West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin have signed an agreement to develop a nuclear energy research facility based on Ultra Safe Nuclear’s Micro-Modular Reactor (MMR) technology. The first stage … Read the full press release

Bloomberg und Junior Achievement Europe betreuen 2023 mit der EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ noch mehr Studierende

(IN KÜRZE) Bloomberg hat seine EU-Initiative „Women in Finance“ ausgeweitet, die darauf abzielt, junge Frauen nach einem erfolgreichen ersten Jahr zu inspirieren und zu befähigen, Karrieren im Finanzbereich zu verfolgen. Die Initiative bietet spezialisierte Schulungen zu Kapitalmärkten und Mentoring durch … Read the full press release

Bloomberg and Junior Achievement Europe mentor even more students in 2023 with EU Women in Finance initiative

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release

Grupa Azoty announces Gryfilen® polypropylene distribution partners for European markets

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has selected distributors for its new polypropylene product, Gryfilen®, which will be marketed across Europe by Nexeo Plastic, Biesterfeld Plastic, and Imlitex Industry. The product, produced under the Gryfilen® trademark, has a low volatile substance … Read the full press release

Holcim treibt grüne Wachstumsstrategie mit Übernahme von HM Factory voran

(IN KÜRZE) Holcim hat HM Factory übernommen, einen Anbieter von Betonfertigteilen, der polnische Bauprojekte beliefert und in die skandinavischen Märkte exportiert. Die Lösungen von HM Factory verbrauchen weniger Material, reduzieren Abfall auf der Baustelle und sind gut positioniert, um vom … Read the full press release

Holcim Advances Green Growth Strategy with HM Factory Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired HM Factory, a precast concrete solutions provider that supplies Polish construction projects and exports to Scandinavian markets. HM Factory’s solutions use less material, reduce waste on the construction site, and are well-positioned to capitalize on … Read the full press release

Alstom und die Universität Krakau bündeln ihre Kräfte, um die Forschung und Ausbildung im Schienenverkehr voranzutreiben

(IN KÜRZE) Alstom ist eine strategische Partnerschaft mit der Krakauer Technischen Universität in Polen eingegangen, um die Zusammenarbeit bei der Durchführung von Forschungsarbeiten und der Beschäftigung von Hochschulabsolventen zu erleichtern sowie Erfolge im Zusammenhang mit der Entwicklung moderner Schienenverkehrsleitsysteme zu … Read the full press release

Alstom and Cracow University join forces to advance rail transport research and education

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has entered into a strategic partnership with the Cracow University of Technology in Poland to facilitate cooperation in conducting research work and employing graduates, as well as promoting achievements related to the development of modern rail traffic … Read the full press release

Die ORLEN-Gruppe eröffnet ihre erste Wasserstofftankstelle in Prag, um umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff zu fördern

(IN KÜRZE) Die ORLEN-Gruppe hat eine neue Wasserstofftankstelle am Standort ORLEN Benzina in Prag in Betrieb genommen, die umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff für Pkw, Lkw und Busse in der Tschechischen Republik anbieten wird. Später in diesem Jahr wird die ORLEN-Gruppe auch Wasserstofftankstellen … Read the full press release