How Poland plans to reinvent its coal giant Bełchatów

Episode 30 December 23, 2025 00:11:13
How Poland plans to reinvent its coal giant Bełchatów
Energy Transitions
How Poland plans to reinvent its coal giant Bełchatów

Dec 23 2025 | 00:11:13

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Hosted By

Pamela Largue

Show Notes

The Bełchatów coal power plant in Poland is the largest lignite-fired power station in Europe and one of the biggest single sources of carbon emissions on the continent.

For decades, it has powered Polish industry, heated homes, and supported thousands of jobs. But it has also embodied the difficult trade-offs at the heart of the energy transition.

To unpack the details of the Bełchatów energy transition, Pamela Largue is joined by Monika Manowska, Investment Advisor at Energy Investment Management.

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