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6.6 Poland
The disruption scenarios investigated in BEMIP GRIP do not directly influence the
functioning of the gas network in Poland. The modelling results show that Poland
has, in all assessed cases, a high degree of remaining flexibility. This potential could
be shared with adjacent systems in the Baltic Sea region once relevant projects are
commissioned. This relates in particular to the GIPL project that will link the Baltic
States and Finland with the main EU gas grid and additionally Baltic Pipe that will
integrate the countries in the West Baltic region.
The cross-border interconnection between Poland and Lithuania could be used to
mitigate the negative effects of gas supply disruptions to the East Baltic region by
transporting gas from alternative sources and routes. In this case, Norwegian
supplies via the NO–DK–PL project could be a viable option. The same can also
apply to LNG from the terminal in Świnoujście. Furthermore, the Baltic Pipe project
will provide a new route to supply Denmark and Sweden with LNG. Therefore, it may
well help both countries to increase the limited remaining flexibility that is apparent
in these assessments.
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