Grand Gala of Energy Leaders

  On 13th April 2016 at 7PM in the Westin Hotel in Warsaw, the Grand Gala of Energy Leaders was held. Guest of honor of the event was Deputy Minister Michał Kurtyka from the Ministry of Energy. Prizes were awarded in six categories for achievements made in 2015. We are presenting the Laureates of this year's competition below: Producer of the Year – FORTUM. Fortum Power and Heat Poland is one of leading producers of electricity and heat using CHP. Consistently over the years Fortum is expanding its operations in Poland. Fortum Network covers 62 % demand of Wrocław City for thermal energy, while power stations in Zabrze and Bytom produce heat for the needs of these cities. The company is currently implementing an investment in a new power plant in Zabrze. Fortum also intends to be a leader in the field of clean energy. Concern for the environment and social responsibility - are core values in the mission of the company. The award was received by Jacek Ławrecki, Communication Director, Fortum Power and Heat Poland. Trader of the Year - ENERGA Trading – The company received the award for Energa365 or innovative sales and loyalty offer. Energa introduced first in Poland offer that combines sale of electricity and technological services online. This is the result of partnership of Energa Group with a leader in new technologies - Microsoft. The award was received by Dariusz Kaśków, CEO ENERGA Operator of the Year – PSE Polish Power Grid - Polish Power Grid Company closed 2015 years with total investments that exceeded half a billion dollars. The most important projects implemented by the national transmission system operator include, among others: launched at the end of 2015 electricity “bridge” Poland - Lithuania, enabling connection of the electricity markets of the Baltic States with Poland, investment in infrastructure on the western border of Poland, increasing the exchange capacity power systems in Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as the construction of new and modernization of existing transmission infrastructure. The award was received by Tomasz Sikorski, Deputy CEO, PSE Energy Solutions Supplier – TAURON Sales - Award for CURRENT WITH ASSISTANCE 24 service. The product is an example of an effective combination of electricity sales and service assistance. TAURON guarantees customers technical support at home or company in case of failure of the electrical system, as well as home and office electrical appliances. Service is prepared in two versions: for individual customers and small and medium-sized enterprises, has been positively received by market and is often chosen by TAURON customers . The award was received by Rafał Soja, CEO, TAURON Sales Corporate Social Responsibility – Foundation KGHM Polish Copper - The activity of the Foundation is an important part of the activities carried out by KGHM in the framework of corporate social responsibility. Leading a number of projects, the Foundation is committed to helping local communities by promoting of the principles of the first aid, sports, science, mathematics among children and youth, protection of traditions, culture and national heritage. The award was received Wacław Szetelnicki, Chairman of Board, KGHM Polish Copper Foundation, while Director of Head Office of KGHM Polish Copper . Man of the Year – Piotr Woźniak, President of the Management Board, Polish Oil and Gas Company - In December 2015 he was appointed to the position of acting President of the Management Board of the Polish Oil and Gas Company. Over the many years with the Polish Oil and Gas Company he was Member of the Supervisory Board, and in June 2000 become Vice President of the Management Board. In 2005-2007 held the position of the Minister of Economy. From December 2011 to December 2013 he was Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Environment and Chief National Geologist. Since 2009, Chairman of the Board and from March 2014 Vice - Chairman of the Board of Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). Among Galas’ guests were crucial representatives of energy industry, science, market regulator, as well as representatives of government administration, including Michał Kurtyka from the Ministry of Energy, Remigiusz Nowakowski – Chairman of Management Board, TAURON Poland Energy, Maciej Bando, President of the Energy Regulatory Office and Dariusz Piotrowski, Chairman of Management Board, Microsoft in Poland. The time between announcements of individual competition categories was beguiled by the artistic performance of Mr. Stanisław Sojka. During the event a charity auction for the Children's Fantasy Foundation was held. Bidders could win: signed basketball and T-shirt of Marcin Gortat, a pen with facsimile of Mr. Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, and unique signed poster from the Al Pacino’s private collection from the movie Godfather II. We are inviting to read full photo report from the Grand Gala of Energy Leaders: http://en.konferencjaeuropower.pl/europower/photo-gallery/grand-gala-of-worlds-leaders-of-power-industry-13-04-2016/