Hard Coal as a Necessary Energy Resource in Poland

The geopolitical situation in Europe has changed dramatically due to the war waged by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. This makes it necessary to become independent from supplies of mineral resources, especially energy from Russia. According to the authors, ensuring Poland’s energy security will r...

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Published in:Archives of mining sciences = Archiwum górnictwa 2024-01, Vol.69 (1), p.67
Main Authors: Strzałkowski, Piotr, Maruszczyk, Marek
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Coal
Coal mining
Crude oil
Electricity generation
Emissions
Energy balance
Energy demand
Energy industry
Energy policy
Energy resources
Energy security
Environmental impact
Gases
Industrial plant emissions
Mineral resources
Mines
Natural gas
Nuclear reactors
Power plants
Raw materials
Renewable energy
Renewable energy sources
Renewable resources
Solar energy
Uranium
Weather
Weather conditions
Wind power
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Summary:The geopolitical situation in Europe has changed dramatically due to the war waged by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. This makes it necessary to become independent from supplies of mineral resources, especially energy from Russia. According to the authors, ensuring Poland’s energy security will require a longer use of coal as the primary energy resource than initially expected. The expected increase in energy demand may cause a negative energy balance in the country. Renewable energy sources dependent on weather conditions cannot with certainty ensure energy security. On the other hand, nuclear requires large financial outlays and a longer time for reactors’ construction. In addition, it has other disadvantages (the problem of waste, environmental impact in the event of a malfunction and the need to import uranium). In these circumstances, coal may be a raw material that meets the economic needs and ensures the energy security of the country.
ISSN:0860-7001
1689-0469
DOI:10.24425/ams.2024.149827