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January 28, 2025
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Poland and Canada Forge Nuclear Power Partnership

Poland and Canada have formalized a new agreement to strengthen their collaboration on nuclear energy, paving the way for more advanced cooperation in the sector. The accord comes as Poland continues its efforts to reduce reliance on coal and expand its clean energy infrastructure, including plans for both large-scale nuclear plants and small modular reactors (SMRs).
Poland and Canada Forge Nuclear Power Partnership
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Poland and Canada have entered into a landmark agreement aimed at boosting collaboration in nuclear energy development. The deal, announced in Warsaw on January 28, 2025, during a meeting between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, establishes a legal framework for intensified cooperation in the field of nuclear power.

As part of its ongoing transition from coal dependency, Poland has tapped Westinghouse Electric, a company owned by Canadian firms, to construct its first nuclear power plant along the Baltic Sea coast. Although key financial details for the project remain unresolved, Poland is also laying the groundwork to select a partner for a second nuclear plant.

Prime Minister Tusk emphasized the importance of both large-scale nuclear facilities and the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). “Canada is the primary technology provider for Poland’s first nuclear power plant. Cooperation on small modular reactors is equally critical to our energy strategy,” Tusk stated.

Poland is already moving ahead with plans to deploy SMRs, having approved the construction of 24 units across six locations in 2023. Orlen Synthos Green Energy, a joint venture between Poland’s leading refiner Orlen and the chemical company Synthos, has outlined plans to install the first operational SMRs by 2030.

Tusk also highlighted the broader implications of a robust energy infrastructure, particularly as Poland seeks to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. “Poland has the potential to become a hub for modern technologies and a model for Europe,” he said, referencing a recent discussion with Google’s leadership. “But to support large data centers and other tech innovations, we must secure additional energy sources.”

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