“I have mobilized my ministers and special services to work at full capacity. We must be prepared for any eventuality,” the Prime Minister said after the meeting.

He also announced additional safeguards, including, among other measures, the Act on the National Cybersecurity System.

Cyberattack on CHP Plants and Renewable Energy Sources

At the end of 2025, on 29 and 30 December, cyberattacks targeted Poland’s energy infrastructure. Certain locations were attacked in a targeted manner, including two combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The attacks also targeted a system enabling the management of electricity generated from renewables (RES), i.e., renewable energy sources such as wind turbines and photovoltaic farms.

“Everything indicates that these attacks were prepared by groups directly linked to the Russian services,” the Prime Minister said at a press conference following the meeting.

He noted that not only energy security, electricity and heat in our homes, was at risk, but also the security of the state.

Effective Defense Thanks to Polish Systems

Poland successfully defended itself against the cyberattack. There were no negative consequences such as destabilization of the national energy system or a blackout.

“The systems we have in Poland today proved effective. At no point was critical infrastructure threatened, meaning the transmission networks and everything that determines the safety of the entire system,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

The head of government expressed confidence that although Poland’s energy system is safe and resilient to this type of interference or attack, it still requires further strengthening.

The Government Is Preparing Additional Safeguards

The Prime Minister stressed that the cyberattack on energy infrastructure was treated very seriously, and the government is preparing additional protections. Work is nearing completion on the Act on the National Cybersecurity System, which will introduce more stringent requirements for risk management, protection of IT and OT systems (operational technologies), and incident response.

“I hope to implement this act as soon as possible. We will be equipping Polish institutions with tools to protect the market against systems and devices that would make it easier for foreign states to interfere and obtain information. We are striving for the autonomy and Polonization of security systems,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

He expressed hope that the President will sign the act without unnecessary delay.

“I have mobilized my ministers and special services to work at full capacity. We must be prepared for any eventuality,” the head of government added.

The Prime Minister underlined that despite attempts at interference by people most likely linked to a foreign power, yesterday (14 January) Poland reached a record level of energy production in its history: 30 GW.