Management of the Fuel Supply Chain and Energy Security in Poland

Joanna Alicja Dyczkowska, Norbert Chamier-Gliszczynski (), Waldemar Woźniak () and Roman Stryjski
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Joanna Alicja Dyczkowska: Faculty of Economics, Koszalin University of Technology, 75-453 Koszalin, Poland
Norbert Chamier-Gliszczynski: Faculty of Economics, Koszalin University of Technology, 75-453 Koszalin, Poland
Waldemar Woźniak: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zielona Gora, 65-001 Zielona Gora, Poland
Roman Stryjski: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zielona Gora, 65-001 Zielona Gora, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-20

Abstract: After the onset of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Poland was forced to change its markets for sourcing raw materials, specifically oil and gas. Simultaneously, as a member of the EU and due to its geographical location in Europe, Poland must meet emission standards and ensure energy security. The aim of this publication is to analyze and evaluate the management of the fuel supply chain (FSC) in Poland in the context of energy security. The main research question formulated is to what extent the management of the FSC can ensure Poland’s energy security. The publication employs two models: MAED (Model for Analysis of Energy Demand) and CDM (canonical distribution model). The research is based on data from the Statistical Office and data provided by the fuel industry. Between 2021 and 2023, Poland diversified its supply sources, mainly from Saudi Arabia (45.2%) and Norway (35.2%), which together account for 80.4% of imports. The current fuel storage capacity (15.05 million m 3 ) is capable of securing production logistics in the event of SC disruptions and market uncertainties. The shift in fuel supply logistics during the discussed period, along with the increase in the fuel safety stock coefficient to quantities exceeding current demand in case of further disruptions caused by external factors, affects the security of the Polish state as well as neighboring countries in Central Europe. Distribution logistics are managed domestically through networks of fuel stations operated by Polish and foreign corporations, including a group of independently owned private fuel stations (47.5%). The fuel industry in Poland has risen to the challenge, maintaining the stability of fuel supplies and their prices.

Keywords: energy security; fuel supply chain (FSC); management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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