Another stage of intensive work on the construction of the T5 terminal in Gdańsk, which will be used for the storage, pre-assembly, and installation of wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project, has been completed. During their visit to the construction site, representatives of Ørsted and PGE reviewed the progress of the work and discussed the upcoming milestones of the investment.
– It is from Gdańsk that we will install 107 turbines for the Baltica 2 project, which is planned for 2027. The timely delivery of the installation port in Gdańsk is a key factor in the success of the entire project. Today’s visit to the construction site is a great opportunity to see the development of the offshore wind energy program in Poland with our own eyes. As the largest renewable energy project, Baltica 2 will be a key element of Poland’s green transition, producing clean energy that will meet the needs of approximately 2.5 million Polish households – said Agata Staniewska Bolesta, Country Manager at Ørsted Polska.
– For at least the next 10-15 years, the T5 terminal in Gdańsk will operate for the development of offshore wind energy, and after that time it will be used depending on future market needs – he said. – The on-schedule implementation of the project by the Polish company Istrana also confirms that the domestic industry has the competence, ambition, and potential to create world-class solutions and participate in Poland’s energy transition – added Bartosz Fedurek.
– The construction of the T5 terminal is a strategic project for Istrana, confirming our role as a key logistics hub for the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region. The work is proceeding according to schedule, and its scale shows how important this undertaking is both for the Baltica 2 project and for the long-term development of the port of Gdańsk. The cooperation with PGE and Ørsted on this project is an example of the effective combination of the expertise of international investors and Polish port infrastructure, supporting the country’s energy transition – added Lech Paszkowski, president of Istrana.
In the coming months of the T5 project, construction work will be carried out, including the continuation of reinforced concrete and pile work, the construction of working platforms, the delivery of prefabricated elements, and the commencement of work related to network infrastructure. At the same time, the finalization of land leveling and soil reinforcement will be carried out, which will allow the terminal to be fully prepared for the next phases of the investment.
In 2024, PGE and Ørsted, in cooperation with Istrana, signed an agreement to lease port space for the construction of the T5 installation terminal in Gdańsk. The modern terminal, covering over 21 hectares, will be a key logistics facility for the Baltica 2 project. Thanks to its well-thought-out infrastructure concept, T5 will allow for the simultaneous servicing of jack-up installation vessels and ro-ro transport units, supporting the development of offshore wind energy in Poland.
Baltica 2, with a capacity of 1.5 GW, will be the largest offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and will supply approximately 2.5 million households with clean, renewable energy. The Baltica 2 project is financed by the National Recovery Plan in the amount of PLN 5.5 billion (part of the financing from PGE). Ørsted is financing the project from its own resources.
Source: PGE Baltica
