Construction of the second Polish nuclear power plant. There is an important understanding

"We want Polish companies to benefit from the development of Polish nuclear energy"

"Poland is the 20th economy in the world, but our ambitions reach higher. There will be no strong, independent economy without nuclear energy. We are already building the first nuclear power plant, and in parallel we are accelerating preparations for the implementation of the second one," Motyka wrote on the X platform.

He added that PEJ will be the investor and coordinator of the project, and PGE will prepare location analyzes and preliminary feasibility studies.

We combine the competences of both companies to efficiently prepare the investment. We want Polish companies, employees and industry to benefit from the development of Polish nuclear energy. This is an investment in our security, sovereignty and economic development - added the minister.

When is the second Polish nuclear power plant to be built?

According to the updated Polish Nuclear Energy Program adopted by the government, a strategic partner and technology supplier for the second nuclear power plant is to be selected in 2027. Construction is planned to start around 2032, and the first power unit is scheduled to be launched around 2040.

Bełchatów and Konin remain the preferred locations, but the final choice of location will be made by the investor after detailed analyzes and field tests. According to the Ministry of Energy, a competitive dialogue is currently underway regarding the selection of the technology supplier and investment contractor. The United States, France and Canada joined it.

First reactor in 2036