A new industrial and service hub will be established at the Port of Gdańsk, designed to support installation vessels for the construction and operation of offshore wind farms. The Center for EU Transport Projects has signed an agreement with the contractor for the installation terminal. This significant project will receive over PLN 900 million in funding from Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO).
The construction of the installation terminal is a key infrastructural element for supporting the development of renewable energy sources in the Polish Baltic Sea. By reducing the distance between terminals and offshore wind farm projects, the investment will not only lower costs but also ensure timely completion of such projects.
The total cost of the project in Gdańsk is nearly PLN 1.18 billion, with over PLN 900 million coming from EU funding. The company Istrana has been awarded the contract and will be responsible for constructing the terminal. Supported under the National Recovery Plan, the investment is expected to be completed by 2026.
The development of offshore wind farms in Poland will have a significant impact on the country’s energy generation capacity and the development of the transmission grid. This initiative is also crucial for Poland’s ability to meet its climate and environmental targets in terms of renewable energy sources and CO2 emissions reduction. According to Poland’s Energy Policy until 2040, the goal is to achieve 5.9 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030, and 11 GW by 2040.
This terminal will play a pivotal role in facilitating the growth of offshore wind power, helping Poland transition toward greener energy and greater energy independence.
Source: MFiPR
