Majority of Poles positive about nuclear plant

The number of Poles accepting the construction of a nuclear plant in the country amounts to 64 percent, while 25 percent are against it, the IAR press agency reports. The survey was conducted by the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). One of the reasons Poles are more positive about the nuclear plant is the unstable situation in Ukraine, Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Fyk, PISM analyst, told IAR. As of January 2014 the Polish government adopted a nuclear energy program. It assumes starting the country's first nuclear plant in 10 years after selecting a proper localization thereof, either Żarnowiec, Choczewo or Gąski in northern Poland. The costs of the undertaking are said to exceed PLN 50 billion. Works will be conducted by Polska Grupa Energetyczna with support of KGHM, Tauron and Enea. The tender offer for technology provider, general contractor and strategic partner of the project shall be announced on the beginning of 2015.