PSE-Operator remains tied to the National Grid

PSE-Operator, the company which is to take over all responsibilities concerning energy transmission from the National Grid (PSE), will begin its operations today. In contrast to earlier plans, the company will be a subsidiary of PSE and will not operate its own network but only lease it from the owner. Despite this, Piotr Kukurba, the president of PSE-Operator, is not afraid of the company's dependency. "I think that there is enough of evidence to say that PSE really wants us to be independent," said Kukurba. In addition, the supervisory board will not only consist of PSE members but will also encompass representatives of the State Treasury and the Economy Ministry. The assets which will be transferred to PSE-Operator from PSE are estimated to be worth around zł.8.5 billion. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) A.K.