LNG Terminal in Świnoujście as an Element of Poland’s Energy Security
- Institution: University of Szczecin (Poland)
- Year of publication: 2015
- Source: Show
- Pages: 268-282
- DOI Address: http://dx.doi.org/10.15804/ppsy2015018
- PDF: ppsy/44/ppsy2015018.pdf
Based on analysis of the research material shown Council of Ministers actions for the implementation of the project for the construction of the LNG terminal. The purpose of the article was to obtain answers to the following research questions: What are the reasons of delaying the opening of the LNG terminal in Świnoujście? In what extent the activities of the gas terminal in Świnoujście enhance the Polish energy security? After the analysis, it was found that there are several reasons for not giving to use LNG terminal in Świnoujście. One of them was and is the lack of involvement of the Polish government in this investment. Poland is still dependent on Russian natural gas. Activity of LNG terminal in Świnoujście would increase gas safety of Poland and limit its dependence on the Russian Federation.