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What is needed to unlock decarbonisation of industrial energy users with nuclear energy in Poland
Overview In 2025, Clean Air Task Force hosted convenings and bilateral conversations with decision-makers from Poland’s major industrial energy consumers, energy system planners and regulator, Ministry of Energy, and the European Commission. These discussions aimed to coalesce around the recommendations on what is needed (at national and European level) to…
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Roadmap for Small Modular Reactors in Poland
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are emerging as an option within Poland’s future energy mix.
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CATF: Poland’s NECP raises ambition, but its success depends on delivering clean firm power alongside renewables
Poland published its updated National Energy and Climate Plan. CATF’s initial assessment finds that although the plan shows progress, it still falls short of its potential to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies, with implications for Poland’s contribution to the EU’s 2030 targets and 2050 climate neutrality goal. Why…
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What it would take for small modular reactors to work in the EU
The crucial task for the EU is to establish the right policy and regulatory environment to enable SMRs to thrive and be deployed at scale.
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Central and Eastern Europe’s energy crossroads: What new public opinion data tells us about the path forward
New polling released highlights a complex but increasingly urgent reality: voters across the region remain deeply concerned about energy costs and reliability, and national security.
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Not all certification approaches can deliver on the goals of the EU Methane Import Standard
On 15 December, EU ministers will gather for an important Energy Council meeting where they will examine how the EU’s new methane import standard should be implemented. Of particular importance will be a discussion on what types of tracing systems should be accepted to comply with the EU Methane Regulation’s…
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Clean Air Task Force Recommendations for the EU SMR Strategy
As the European Union (EU) advances toward its 2050 climate neutrality goal, the timely deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has emerged as a critical enabler of a secure, low-carbon, and competitive energy system. SMRs have the potential to complement renewable energy sources by providing firm, low-carbon power, while supporting…
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Carbon capture and storage in Central and Eastern Europe: Three priorities to accelerate deployment
Carbon capture and storage is a vital tool for European industries to decarbonise, specifically for tackling process emissions from hard-to-abate sectors.