Poland is undergoing a significant energy transition, aiming to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and increase the use of zero-carbon sources to achieve climate neutrality by midcentury. The nation's updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) plays a crucial role in this process, requiring ambitious and coherent strategies that cater to both industrial and societal needs. Recommendations include deploying a diverse portfolio of low- and zero-carbon technologies, with a focus on clean hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear energy, and methane emissions reduction. It is essential to develop precise infrastructure plans and regulatory frameworks to support these initiatives. The NECP update also emphasizes the importance of accurate quantification of Poland's clean hydrogen needs, prioritizing hard-to-abate sectors for hydrogen deployment, and avoiding blending hydrogen into the natural gas grid for residential heating. Additionally, the plan outlines strategies for nuclear energy development, carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, and methane emissions reductions. To ensure the success of Poland's energy transition, it is crucial to maximize CO2 storage capacity, facilitate cross-border CO2 transport, and de-risk CCS investments through financial mechanisms like Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD). The plan also highlights the importance of reducing methane emissions in the energy sector and promoting research, development, and innovation in clean energy technologies. While the updated NECP represents progress, further refinement is needed to address the challenges and complexities of Poland's transformative journey towards climate neutrality.