The powiat's board of directors made an authoritative appeal to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, calling for the continuation of the task to build a atomic power plant in Pątnów. The project, based on advanced Korean technology APR1400, assumes the creation of a 2.8 GW infrastructure. Despite the advanced preparations, including the signing of the letter of intent with Korean company KHNP, there were unofficial reports of possible frost of investment work.
Prime Minister's Appeal
In consequence to this information, local authorities from Pątnow decided to address the Prime Minister directly. In a letter addressed to Donald Tusk, they stressed that "in the name of the inhabitants of the Konin territory we call for the continuation of the plan to build a atomic power plant in Pątnów". Local authorities have expressed their willingness to cooperate, but have pointed out that the deficiency of government consequence is causing concern among the people of the region.
Energy transformation and task importance
The construction of the Pątnów atomic power plant is crucial for the region in the process of energy transformation. The authors of the letter recalled that during last year's visit to Konin, Prime Minister Tusk stressed the importance of support for regions affected by changes in the coal industry. They pointed out that an investment in atomic energy would let coal to be abandoned, contributing to the success of the transformation.
"The initiative taken by ZE PAK, PGE S.A. and KHNP was a strategical component of the improvement plans for the operation of the region after the mine closed. We know that it will be hard to accomplish an energy transformation without utilizing an atom. It is besides worth emphasizing that the environmentally sound atomic energy, which would be produced in our territory, has met with large social acceptance" – we read in the appeal.
Poland and atomic power – Historical background
Poland has been planning to make atomic power for over 14 years. The task started during Donald Tusk's erstwhile term, but despite spending PLN 700 million, it has not yet produced any tangible effects. In another countries, specified projects are implemented much faster. For example, a power plant in Ostrowiec, Belarus, launched in 2021, was created in just 8 years. The Chinese can carry out akin projects within 6-7 years. According to the study of the Ministry of Energy, Polish companies have adequate experience in building atomic power plant components, which confirms their participation in projects in Finland, Russia, Japan, Mexico and Ukraine.
Summary
The construction of a atomic power plant in Pątnów is simply a task of large importance for the Konin region and for the future of energy in Poland. The board of the Konin region expresses hope that Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government will decide to proceed its work on this strategical project, which may become a key component of the country's energy transition. The people of the region anticipate a fast consequence and concrete action to guarantee a unchangeable and safe energy future.
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The board of the Konin territory urges Tusk to build a atomic power plant in Pątnów
