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PGNiG
Environmental Impact
The operations of the PGNiG Group may affect
the natural balance of the environment. Both the
production of natural gas and crude oil and their
distribution interfere with the environment. On the
other hand, the use of natural gas helps reduce
atmospheric emissions more than other fossil fuels.
All companies of the PGNiG Group seek to minimise
the negative impact of their operations. To that
end, they follow the applicable Polish and EU laws,
as well as internal standards and regulations. The
implementation and certifcation of environmental
management systems at almost all companies
of the PGNiG Group have delivered measurable
environmental benefts. Our efforts are, in the frst
place, geared to limit our negative environmental
impact and monitor the processes on an ongo‑
ing basis. These rules are followed by the Group
companies not only in their operations in Poland,
but also in the exploratory work abroad. Environ‑
ment-oriented projects accompany all operations
of the PGNiG Group – from hydrocarbon produc‑
tion to distribution and storage.
Following the provisions of the Environmental Pro‑
tection Act, the PGNiG Group companies conduct
evaluation and land reclamation work in the areas
contaminated in the course of its past opera‑
tions (e.g. traditional gas industry) with a view to
restoring them to the condition prescribed by the
environmental quality standards.
In addition, PGNiG strives to educate its employ‑
ees in the area of environmental protection. The
Company organises training courses and confer‑
ences at which the most signifcant issues related
to environmental protection are discussed. They
are also aimed at defning a common range of
tasks to be implemented in the future, primarily
those relating to the goals adopted within the CSR
Strategy for the Group.
Environmental
Protection
T h e P G N i G G r o u p t a k e s c a r e t o ma k e e f f i c i e n t u s e
o f r e s o u r c e s , r aw ma t e r i a l s a n d e n e r g y. A p a r t
f r om i n v e s t i n g i n t e c h n o l o g i e s d e s i g n e d t o r e d u c e
em i s s i o n s o f h a r m f u l g a s e s a n d wa s t e , we a l s o
r e c l a i m l a n d p r e v i o u s l y u s e d f o r o i l a n d g a s p r o j e c t s .
Carbon dioxide emissions in 2009 and 2010 at the PGNiG Group’s installations covered by the ETS (Mg)
Allocated
Used
Retained
2009
99,982
76,360
23,622
2010
99,982
81,704
18,278
Well Abandonment
PGNiG is required to plug and abandon wells
whose reserves have been depleted, eliminate the
danger and remove any damage caused by the
production activities, restoring the land to its origi‑
nal condition. Plugging of wells and pits prevents
leakage of crude oil and natural gas to the surface
and to water courses. Furthermore, if gas wells
remained unplugged, there would be a risk that
escaping gas could accumulate inside, posing a fre
hazard. In 2010, abandonment operations were
carried out on 22 wells and 5 waste pits.
Mission
Key Figures
Key Events
Letter from the
President of the
Management
Board
Management
Board
Letter from the
Chairman of the
Supervisory Board Supervisory Board
PGNiG on the Stock
Exchange
Strategy for the
PGNiG Group
until 2015
Exploration
and Production