Warsaw, January 28, 2025 (TDI): Poland and Canada have signed a landmark agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear power, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations.
This agreement provides a comprehensive legal framework for joint endeavors in the nuclear energy sector between the two states, enabling them to involve each other’s expertise and resources for mutual benefit.
Poland, driven by its ambition to reduce dependence on coal, has selected Westinghouse Electric to construct its maiden nuclear plant along the Baltic Sea coast. Although financing arrangements are still being finalized, the project is expected to progress significantly.
Meanwhile, Poland is gearing up to initiate the process of selecting a new partner for its second nuclear plant very soon.
Role of Canada
Notably, Canada plays a pivotal role in Poland’s nuclear aspirations, with Westinghouse being owned by Canadian companies. The two nations are also exploring avenues for cooperation on small nuclear reactors (SMRs), a domain deemed crucial by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Tusk emphasized Poland’s need for high-energy sources to emerge as a leader in cutting-edge technologies. Citing his meeting with Google’s head, who advocated for Poland to become a European hub for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, Tusk underscored the imperative of diverse energy sources to power large data centers.
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Response by Polish Prime Minister
“This morning, I met with the head of Google, who, without any prompting, said that Poland should become a European centre for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during the press conference.
“For Poland to become a leader in modern technologies and a certain model for behavior throughout Europe, we need a particular energy source. Building large data centers requires additional energy sources,” the Prime Minister further stated.