Poland prepared for potential gas shortage

Poland is prepared for possible gas supply shortages in the winter season, even if they last up to six months, Deputy Economy Minister Andrzej Dycha was quoted as saying by the Polish Press Agency. “The Polish system is ready for short- and long-term crisis situations,” Dycha said at a parliamentary committee sitting. Europe carried out stress-tests of its gas supply systems in case of shortages resulting from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the minister said. He added that in case the shortage lasts one month, European countries will not experience problems. In case it is longer, increased extraction and existing reserves will help manage the situation.