Russian-Ukranian gas crisis has little effect on Poland's energy reserves

Poland is in a favorable situation due to the fact that some Russian gas is delivered to Poland via Belarus. Deliveries to Poland dropped by less than 20%, while supply to other Western European countries dropped by 24-40%. Poland is receiving about 3.7 million cubic meters less daily, which corresponds to 8% of national consumption. Poland is also in a favorable situation due to good atmospheric conditions and currently the country is consuming just over 40 million cubic meters. Ukrainian experts claim that the conflict cannot be solved without the mediation of the European Union. On January 4, EU energy experts will meet in Brussels to discuss the possible substantial shortages of gas and they might decide on using strategic reserves. Russian analysts are wondering whether the conflict with Ukraine will shake Russia's credibility as a supplier of energy to other countries that are in Europe (Rzeczpospolita, pp. A1, B1) M.M.