Project of Polish electricity supply to Ukraine is 'frozen' - Source
Power grids in Ukraine (Getty Images)
The project for Poland to generate electricity for Ukraine has not yet begun and remains practically frozen, according to a source familiar with the situation.
"There is nothing new with this project, apart from the statements made by the Polish side back in the summer," said the source.
In July, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the possibility of producing electricity for Ukraine at Polish thermal power plants (TPPs).
The idea involved constructing a second power transmission line from Rzeszów (Poland) to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (Ukraine), which would double the potential import capacity to 1.6 GW. However, Poland also wanted the European Commission to abolish the CO2 emission tax on electricity produced using coal.
For now, the idea has little chance of being realized. "Both technically (considering the need for a new line) and politically, it is unlikely to be implemented," the source said.
The source believes it is doubtful that the European Commission will agree to Poland’s request to cancel the tax on harmful emissions. Additionally, for targeted electricity supplies, the rules governing access to interstate crossings would need to change. "Access is granted through a competitive process, but in this case, permanent access would need to be granted without any competition," the source explained.
RBC-Ukraine previously reported that Tusk's proposal primarily benefits Poland itself, as it would allow for an increase in coal-based electricity generation, which dominates the country’s energy mix.
