Development prospects

In the short term, PSG is taking steps which, through the roll-out of the gas network and connection of end customers (mainly as part of „network densification”, i.e. connection of new service lines to the existing gas network), are part of the anti-smog measures. In parallel, PSG participates in the ‘Connect, because every breath matters’ campaign.

In the medium term, PSG takes steps to convert, modernise and build a new gas network in order to maintain the security and continuity of gas fuel supplies and the long-term capacity to connect new industrial customers, including in particular district heating accounts below 50 MW. This is in line with the arrangements set out in the MCP Directive, which strengthens the emission standards of certain pollutants into the air from medium-sized combustion sources. These arrangements indicate that existing installations with a capacity greater than 5 MW have until 2025 to comply with the new emission standards, and those with a capacity of up to 5 MW – until 2030. Switching to gaseous fuel, by connecting to the gas network, represents an opportunity for these facilities to reduce harmful emissions.

The business potential is recognised in the development of the market for new renewable gas products and the target volumes of these gases to be transported, which can offset (to an extent dependent on economic and regulatory factors) the declining energy significance of natural gas in the „Green Deal” economy. Therefore, PSG is conducting multi-faceted analyses to prepare the gas infrastructure for the distribution of renewable gases. The company actively participates in initiatives coordinated by the Ministry of Climate and Environment such as establishing a partnership to develop the biogas and biomethane sector and conclude a sector-wide alliance, or establishing a partnership to build a hydrogen economy and conclude a sector-wide hydrogen alliance.

PSG also engages in cooperation with the PGNiG Group and entities from the fuel sector to develop a business model which, taking into account the prevailing market conditions and the policy of the state, will enable the development of alternative fuel infrastructure and create conditions to offer vehicle users a viable CNG refuelling option.