Poland has taken a significant step toward realizing its long-standing goal of building a nuclear power plant. Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), the company overseeing the project, officially notified the European Commission of the planned investment. This notification, required under the Euratom Treaty, is a fundamental legal step in advancing nuclear energy initiatives within the European Union.
The notification provides the European Commission with a detailed overview of the project, including its technical design, safety standards, and financial framework. The plant is planned for construction near Lubiatowo on the Pomeranian coast and will be the first nuclear facility in Poland. This process is distinct from the separate notification related to the public financing mechanisms supporting the project.
Government representatives and PEJ officials have emphasized the importance of this milestone. Wojciech Wrochna, a key figure in the government’s nuclear energy program, called it a confirmation of Poland’s determination to provide safe and stable energy for decades to come. Marek Woszczyk, CEO of PEJ, underlined that the notification confirms the project’s alignment with the highest EU standards and reflects the company’s readiness to move forward efficiently.
The European Commission will now review the materials and issue an official opinion. This opinion is necessary before Poland’s National Atomic Energy Agency (PAA) can grant the construction permit for the power plant. The notification is therefore not only symbolic but also instrumental in progressing through the regulatory path.
The broader Polish nuclear program aims to add between 6 and 9 gigawatts of nuclear capacity in the coming years. The first facility, under PEJ’s leadership, is the cornerstone of this transition. Poland sees nuclear power as essential to its future energy mix, both for ensuring long-term energy security and for achieving its climate commitments. Moving through the Euratom notification process strengthens the project’s credibility and reinforces its integration with EU standards.
This development marks a pivotal moment in Poland’s energy transformation, showing clear political, technical, and institutional readiness to finally enter the nuclear age.
