Marcin Celejewski New President of Grupa Azoty. Difficult Hydrological Situation in Pomerania

The beginning of March 2026 brought significant personnel shifts in one of the key state-owned companies. Marcin Celejewski has been officially appointed as the new president of Grupa Azoty, which is intended to open a new chapter in the history of this chemical giant. The selection of a new management board, which also includes managers from Puławy and Police, is linked to the announcement of a deep restructuring and consolidation of the group's assets. These changes come at a critical moment, as the company confirmed a temporary suspension of new fertilizer orders, which has caused concern among farmers fearing a sharp price increase before the sowing season. Experts indicate that Celejewski's main challenge will be stabilizing the company's financial situation and restoring supply continuity in the face of volatile market conditions. Grupa Azoty is one of the largest fertilizer producers in Europe, holding strategic importance for Poland's food security. For several years, the company has been struggling with high gas prices and the necessity of energy transformation under EU climate policy. Concurrently with the transformation in the chemical sector, northern regions of Poland, particularly Pomerania and Żuławy, are facing a serious hydrological threat. Rapid snowmelt has led to rising water levels in the Vistula River basin, forcing Wody Polskie to intensify efforts to secure flood embankments. Local residents report numerous basement and farmstead floodings, and farmers are anxiously watching flooded fields, which prevents heavy machinery access and timely sowing. Experts warn that the Żuławy region requires immediate, multi-billion zloty investments in drainage infrastructure, as a breach of strategic embankments threatens a catastrophe for the entire voivodeship. The situation is worsened by meteorological forecasts predicting variable weather with rainfall. „Przystępujemy do pracy natychmiast, aby przeprowadzić niezbędną dla spółki restrukturyzację i wzmocnić jej pozycję rynkową.” (We are starting work immediately to carry out the necessary restructuring for the company and strengthen its market position.) — Marcin Celejewski In the realm of energy policy, Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska assured the stability of funding for the Czyste Powietrze program, with funds secured until the end of 2027. The ministry also announced support for beneficiaries who fell victim to dishonest installation companies, which is intended to improve trust in systemic pro-ecological solutions. In the area of national security, work is ongoing on the NATO fuel pipeline system in Poland, designed to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to the army in crisis situations. Despite declining natural gas reserves, the government reassures that national reserves are at a level guaranteeing the state's energy security.