The terminal will be ready this year – Republic

The terminal will be ready this year – Republic

Source: Fotorzepa

Author: Richard Waniek

Polish energy is safe – says Zdzislaw Gawlik,
 Deputy Minister of the Treasury.

Rom: According to NIK control over the construction of LNG terminal has been inadequate. Was it possible to better supervise?

It should be noted that the main risks: the need to pay for the uncollected gas from Qatar, which is mentioned in the report of the SCC, has been minimized. NIK report was made before an agreement was reached with a partner Qatar in terms of gas supply to the terminal. Thanks to effective negotiations will not incur additional costs uncollected gas. This means that today we are no longer held hostage by deadlines. When it comes to surveillance, we must remember that the Exchequer act within the limits of its powers. In this framework the autumn of 2013. Introduced, inter alia, additional weekly status reporting mechanism of the investment.

A few years ago appeared a conflict between the Transportation Technical Supervision and the contractor terminal on the competence of the former. NIK is accused ministers that did not contribute to the solution. Why do not You joined the conversation?

The dispute between TDT and the Italian contractor had a long-lasting and lead to a stiffening of the two sides and the involvement of third parties. The Contractor shall indicate, inter alia, TDT alleged differences of opinion and the Ministry of Economy on the interpretation of the rules on the technical inspection. However, consultations undertaken by SMEs showed consistent position of national institutions. Remember that the TDT is an institution set up to ensure that care about the safety of the terminal. Chancellor of the Exchequer respects the autonomy of the institution.

When the LNG terminal will be put into use?

As we declared to be ready to receive gas in 2015. Another five years ago, 90 per cent. gas supplied to the Polish came from one supplier. Since 2009. Specifications to import from the direction other than the East increased from 1 to more than 10 billion cubic meters. Therefore, Poland is safe energy. The key is not only when, but also for the amount to the terminal will be built.