The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) issued Decision No DKK-65/2026 on March 9, 2026, approving the merger between PGE Energia Ciepła S.A. and Gdańskie Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej sp. z o.o. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the two companies.

The merger will result in the establishment of a joint enterprise, as outlined in the application submitted by the parties. The authority noted that the decision fully meets the requests of the involved parties and does not resolve any disputed interests, nor was it issued as a result of an appeal.

As per the legal framework, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, indicating that it was straightforward and did not raise significant competition concerns. The decision allows the companies to proceed with their plans without any imposed conditions or remedies.

Parties have the right to appeal this decision to the District Court in Warsaw within one month of its delivery, with a fixed fee of 1000 PLN applicable for the appeal process.