Partners 9ke

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (Polish development bank, BGK) supports Poland’s sustainable social and economic development. It finances strategic infrastructural investments, increases Poles’ access to housing and stimulates the entrepreneurship of Polish companies. BGK cooperates with business, academic communities, the public sector and financial institutions. Thus it responds to economic needs and undertakes initiatives to promote sustainable development in Poland and internationally.

PKO Bank Polski is the undisputed leader of the Polish banking sector, it generated solid results and develops its scale of activities. The company services 11.7 million customers. It is the basic provider of services for customers from all segments, having the biggest shares, for instance on the market of deposits and credits.

The Bank plays an important role in the social and economic system in Poland. It is the guarantor of the financial stability of millions of Poles and one of the engines of the national economy. The Bank constantly searches for solutions helping to benefit from the potential of Poland. It supports Polish companies and local governments, it is also the most important organizer of issue of municipal bonds, it participates in funding of ongoing needs and strategic investments in new technologies, modernisation of technological lines and energy-saving undertakings, which has an impact on the economic growth of Poland and quality of social life.

PKO Bank Polski uses advanced tools, which are appropriate in the digitalized world. For several years it has successfully used the potential of the digital transformation, improved standards of remote rendering of financial services, supported selling channels from the technological perspective, digitalised and automatized business processes. It is the most mobile bank in Poland due to development of the digital tools, including IKO mobile application.

The Bank supports counteracting climate change and Poland’s energy transformation. It implements the RES financing policy and increases its involvement in the decarbonisation of the Polish energy system. It is also involved in the development of innovative tools that can help in this regard. The bank is also involved in green projects, its portfolio includes over PLN 2.1 billion in loans granted for projects in the area of RES. Last year, it joined forces with the global network of EIT Climate-KIC and Accelpoint and took the role of the leading partner of the first edition of the acceleration program for start-ups “Poland ClimAccelerator”.

Bank Pekao S.A. is a universal commercial bank, offering a full range of banking services provided to individual and institutional clients, operating mainly in Poland. Bank Pekao S.A. Capital Group includes financial institutions operating on the following markets: banking, asset management, brokerage services, investment and transaction consulting, leasing and factoring. Since 2017, Bank Pekao S.A. is part of the PZU S.A. Capital Group, the largest financial institution in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Bank offers competitive products and services on the Polish market, a high level of customer service and a developed distribution network. A wide range of products, innovative solutions and an individual approach to the client ensure comprehensive financial services. The integrated service model provides the highest quality services to clients and ensures optimal adjustment to changing needs. At the same time, the Bank systematically strengthens its market position in strategic areas of activity.

The goals and ambitions of Bank Pekao S.A. related to the environment, social commitment and corporate governance are set out in the ESG Strategy for 2021-2024 “Responsible Bank supporting sustainable development”. The first pillar of the Strategy – “Environment” concerns increasing the financing of sustainable projects, supporting the energy transformation and transition to a low-emission economy, as well as striving to achieve our own climate neutrality by 2030. The second – “Commitment” – focuses on providing assistance, equalizing opportunities and preventing social exclusion, e.g. through charity and employee volunteering. The third pillar – “Corporate governance” – refers to the ethical approach to business, compliance with the rules applicable within the organization, as well as the issue of development and equality of employees.

In the ESG Strategy, Bank Pekao S.A. assumed that in the years 2021-2024 it would organize financing for new sustainable projects for at least PLN 30 billion. This number will include at least PLN 8 billion of new financing for sustainable projects, including green and social projects, and support for the issue of ESG bonds for the bank’s clients in the amount of at least PLN 22 billion. Share of green financing – including i.a. projects such as wind farms, photovoltaic installations, low-emission transport or ecological construction – will increase to over 4 percent Pekao’s balance sheet portfolio.

KPMG in Poland provides comprehensive multidisciplinary services in the area of transformation of the Polish energy sector, advising clients at all stages of project implementation. KPMG supports the building of a zero-carbon and competitive economy by offering advice on financing, due diligence reports, developing energy strategies, and strategic, technical and legal advice on a broad cross-section of energy and infrastructure projects. Our advice covers negotiations of contracts, support during asset and project companies acquisitions, and obtaining decisions and permits necessary for the implementation of energy projects. KPMG in Poland supports clients from both public and private sectors, offering comprehensive investment management services, from costs management, risk minimisation to improvement of the quality of investment projects implementation.
www: kpmg.pl

EDF Renewables is an international energy company. It develops ambitious projects that span the entire renewable energy chain – from the development, construction and operation of renewable energy installations.

EDF Renewables’ portfolio includes PV, wind and energy storage projects. The company is present in more than 20 countries, has more than 4,500 employees and boasts 30 TWh of renewable energy production.

EDF Renewables’ investments are based on innovative solutions and respond to the challenges of climate change. The company’s goal is to reach 60 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

EDF Renewables in Poland

In Poland, EDF Renewables has been developing RES projects for 12 years. Its portfolio includes wind farms, PV farms and energy storage projects. It is currently developing and building projects with a total capacity of more than 1 GW.

The company supports the development and education of the entire RES industry in Poland through cooperation with universities and CSR activities for local communities. It is also implementing a 3-year program to retrain employees leaving the mining sector to become wind turbine technicians.

KARR S.A. for 30 years has been supporting, among others, local governments, social organizations, entrepreneurs in activities for development of Lower Silesia, which is promotion, financing, support for MŚPs through loan funds, specialist advice, searching for new markets, trainings, cooperation exchanges , fairs, support for local and regional initiatives, dissemination of European Union standards, rental of office space, training and conference room, commercial and storage space.

TGE (Towarowa Giełda Energii, Polish Power Exchange) is a key institution in the Polish energy landscape. For over 20 years, the company has been implementing innovative wholesale trading solutions focusing on energy products. It is a venue where reference prices are created and a central source of reliable market information. As an industry integrator of sorts, the exchange ensures the security of trades in its markets. Thanks to its credibility, it remains the customers’ first-choice venue.

Following changing global trends, TGE is constantly developing its range of services. The Polish commodity exchange enables trading in electricity, natural gas, property rights, CO2 emission allowances and agri-food commodities.

For several years TGE has been involved in local projects to develop the market for renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular biomethane and hydrogen. TGE operates under the supervision of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority as the Poland’s only licensed commodity exchange authorised to operate a regulated market. It is also featured on the ACER’s list of platforms for reporting transaction information according to REMIT requirements.

TGE ranks among the top European exchanges thanks to its comprehensive and diverse offering. As part of international cooperation, TGE is involved in a number of projects aimed at building a common energy market. It is active on the European Day-Ahead Market and the SIDC Intraday Market and boasts the status of a Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) for the Polish bidding zone.

In addition to Towarowa Giełda Energii, the TGE Group includes the Warsaw Commodity Clearing House (IRGiT S.A.) and InfoEngine S.A.

OX2 develops, constructs, and sells renewable energy solutions at scale. OX2 also offer management of wind- and solar farms after completion. OX2’s project development portfolio consists of in-house developed as well as acquired projects in onshore and offshore wind, solar, and energy storage, in various phases of development. The company is also active in developing projects based on other renewable energy technologies, such as hydrogen. OX2 is operating on eleven markets in Europe: Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Åland. Since 2023 OX2 is also operating in Australia. Sales in 2022 was about 2.9 billion PLN. The company has about 400 employees and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. OX2 is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2022.
www.ox2.com

Fortum is a Nordic energy company, one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe. 97% of electricity produced by Fortum is free of CO2 emission. In Poland, the company has been operating for 20 years mainly in of district heating – production and distribution of heat, but not only. Fortum is also a seller of electricity and gas both to business and individual customers. Fortum’s updated strategy focuses on delivering clean energy, successfully decarbonizing its own assets and driving a shift away from coal in industry.

Fortum uses cogeneration technology in heat production, owns and co-owns nuclear power plants, and invests in wind, solar and hydroelectric power. In Poland, Fortum supplies more than 100,000 customers with electricity and gas. District heating networks owned by Fortum in Poland are located in Wrocław, Częstochowa and Płock. They total more than 940 km of networks, serving about 360,000 households. The longest of them, reaching the length of 590 km, is located in Wroclaw.

In March 2023, Fortum published a new strategy in which it pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. To this end, it will decarbonize its units by 2027. Combined heat and power plants in Zabrze and Częstochowa will fully abandon coal combustion.

Fortum is actively exploring innovative solutions in the field of heat recovery methods. A large-scale system heat pump project called “Wrompa” is underway in Wroclaw, which will enable the extraction of environmentally friendly heat from wastewater. Once operational in 2024, the pump will supply up to 5 percent of the annual demand of the city’s district heating customers. At the same time, Fortum in Wroclaw is running a test project to manage waste heat generated in data processing and feed it into the district heating network.

Another project bringing Fortum closer to decarbonization is the production of its own RDF alternative fuel, which is produced from residual waste left over from the sorting process. Thanks to the investment, Fortum will gain control over the quality and calorific value of the fuel, which will eventually go to the Zabrze Combined Heat and Power Plant.

Through continuous development and transformation of the organization, Fortum can help customers develop and decarbonize their processes in a reliable and cost-effective way in harmony with nature.

Fortum’s presence at the Ninth Energy Congress will strengthen the discussion on the path of transformation of Poland’s district heating industry and innovative solutions in heat production, as well as provide an opportunity to exchange Polish-Finnish experiences in clean energy implementation.

Elitmind specializes in consulting and the development and comprehensive implementation of innovative solutions in the fields of Business Intelligence, advanced data analytics, and AI. We firmly believe that the future of the energy sector lies in the intelligent utilization of data, the potential of artificial intelligence, and the effective application of Machine Learning mechanisms. Our extensive experience has taught us that adept data management can revolutionize organizations, providing them with a competitive edge.

Elitmind leverages the latest advancements in data analytics to address the most complex challenges faced by our clients. Our successes extend beyond the energy sector to include retail, e-commerce, finance, and controlling. We understand the unique challenges these industries face and are prepared to deliver innovative solutions that will transform your operations.

Our team not only possesses rich experience but also adheres to the highest standards. We are well-versed in and consistently apply the IBCS standards, ensuring the clarity, efficiency, and professionalism of our reports, presentations, and dashboards.

Elitmind also boasts a longstanding partnership with Microsoft. We are proud to announce that this year, we received the prestigious Partner Of The Year Poland award, as well as the local Partner Of The Year award in the AI category. We hold a range of unique competencies in the market, validated by the Microsoft Advanced Specialization in Azure, as well as three other Advanced Specializations: AI and Machine Learning in Microsoft Azure, Analytics on Microsoft Azure, and Digital & App Innovation in Azure.

We are confident in the technological innovation potential within the energy sector. We are ready to assist in discovering new opportunities through intelligent data management and the utilization of artificial intelligence. Together, we can drive the future of the energy industry.

PERN is the Polish leader in crude oil and fuel logistics. It manages the strategic energy infrastructure. The Company is the guarantee of Poland’s security in crude oil supplies to the largest fuel manufacturers in Poland and Germany. PERN has approximately 4.1 million m³ of storage capacity dedicated to crude oil storage, and approximately 2.4 million m³ dedicated to liquid fuels. Some of the services the Company offers include biocomponents dosing, laboratory tests, technical inspections of pipelines, fiber optics lease, and colocation services.

Polska Spółka Gazownictwa sp. z o.o. is the largest gas distribution system operator in Poland. It employs 11,500 people, operates throughout Poland and distributes around 12 billion m³ of gas annually. The mission of Polska Spółka Gazownictwa is to ensure uninterrupted and safe supply of gaseous fuel in an environmentally friendly manner.

PSG is a modern company with long traditions, which benefits from the experience of more than 170 years of gas industry history in Poland. It is also one of Europe’s largest gas distribution system operators. The company operates a gas network of nearly 210,000 km, which accounts for 97 per cent of the gas distribution network in Poland.

The key task of PSG is reliable and safe transport of gaseous fuels through the distribution network across the country directly to end users and the networks of other local operators. Other responsibilities of PSG include carrying out contracts for connection to the gas grid, expanding, maintaining and repairing networks and equipment, as well as measuring the quality and volumes of gas transported.

Polska Spółka Gazownictwa is developing its gas distribution network with a view to a low-emission future of the Polish economy, and is preparing to distribute biomethane, and in the future, also hydrogen. It is also implementing the energy policy of the Polish government and contributes to bridging regional differences in people’s living standards through the expansion of gas distribution infrastructure.

In 2023, Polska Spółka Gazownictwa is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In September 2013, six gas companies operating in the gas distribution market in Poland merged into one entity.

Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe is a company implementing tasks aimed at ensuring energy security of Poland. Responsibilities of the Company include:

• Preparing the investment process and acting as the investor in the construction project of the first nuclear power plant in Poland. The Company will also be responsible for the construction of other nuclear reactors with a total capacity of between 6 and 9 GWe, based on proven, large-scale, generation III (+) pressurised water reactors, as well as their potential operation;
• Providing support for the government administration in the implementation of the Polish Nuclear Power Programme.
• Building public support for the development of nuclear energy.

The company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe is owned by the State Treasury of the Republicnof Poland. Pursuant to the Council of Ministers’ resolution of 2021 the company is supervised by the Government’s Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure.
The development of the nuclear power programme is one of the pillars of strengthening Poland’s energy transformation. Nuclear energy development programme is described in two key government documents related to Poland’s energy strategy:

• Polish Nuclear Power Programme, the latest version of which was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 2 October 2020. The document serves as a “road map” for the construction of the first Polish nuclear power plant.
• Energy Policy of Poland to 2040, approved by the Council of Ministers in 2021, which sets out the main premises of energy transformation.

Rubicon Law Firm combines unique business and legal expertise. This makes us able to keep up with fast-growing companies.

Rubicon specialises in the energy industry. Our team has years of experience in working with this sector and provide them with complex legal services. We advise in the areas of conventional energy, renewable energy and infrastructure investments. In addition, we offer legal services in the electromobility, compliance and legal issues as well as in the areas of corporate, economic, M&A, public tenders or new technologies.

Rubicon is the first choice for companies that are not afraid of taking new, groundbreaking steps. Our clients grow their businesses and we make sure they can sleep peacefully.

European Energy – Danish investor and developer of RES projects, present on the market since 2004.

European Energy is already present in 18 countries. It covers full cycle of onshore/offshore wind and solar energy production as development, construction, power sale, asset management, as well as Power-to-X technologies (green hydrogen and green e-methanol, green heating production).

In 2024 European Energy plans to start the production of e-methanol at its the world’s largest e-methanol plant, having a supply contract with Maersk, LEGO and Novo Nordisk. Since 2004 European Energy installed around 3 GW of RES projects. In 2022 the company successfully invested around 800 mln euro. Currently, worldwide, the company’s investments include 1 GW in the construction phase and another 30 GW in the development phase.

Operations in Poland

In Poland, European Energy operates 100 MW of wind capacity and is building wind and solar installations of more capacities. The development portfolio of projects in the pipeline includes about 5 GW – primarily in photovoltaics, but also in onshore wind power, energy storage, floating photovoltaic farm. Also, perspectives of green hydrogen and e-methanol projects are explored.

https://europeanenergy.com
info-pl@eurpeanenegry.com

The Business Development Unit of the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) is a dynamic and innovative department committed to providing cutting-edge solutions, driving growth, and exploring new opportunities for our customers and partners.

Being the vertically integrated electricity provider in an “energy island” (the State of Israel) for over a century, while facing demanding challenges, has led us to develop cutting-edge and comprehensive solutions that are increasingly relevant in the industry.

With a focus on electricity security, we are leading the way in developing and implementing battle-proven solutions for electrical, digital / cyber, and physical assets. Our unique stakeholders’ perspective allows us to effectively address our customers’ challenges.

IEC provides professional and value-added integration services by leveraging its internal knowledge and innovative solutions from 3rd parties, in addition to collaborating with business ecosystem partners. With its renowned operational and design experience, and the Israeli innovative mindset, IEC assists power utilities worldwide in meeting the evolving requirements of the “utility of the future.”

We identify and pursue new business opportunities, delivering high-quality products and services. Our collaboration is driven by excellence and a desire to have a positive impact on the communities we serve, while bringing ideas to life and shaping the future of the electricity industry.

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