Baltic Industrial Group and CRIST shipyard from Gdynia have begun building a consortium that will offer, among other things, modern, fully equipped transformer stations for offshore wind power (OWE). The partners also want to cooperate in other areas of the offshore industry and in the shipbuilding sector. The companies’ cooperation will create an efficient supply chain for the offshore sector and increase the participation of Polish companies in the ambitious goals of offshore wind development in Poland and abroad.
The cooperation agreement between the Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) and CRIST will allow the connection of the competence, resources and experience of both partners. Among the tasks of the emerging consortium will be the joint development and marketing of technologically advanced products to serve the offshore wind power, offshore and shipbuilding industries. Among other things, the companies want to jointly develop and market a transformer substation for offshore wind farms, offering fully equipped and turnkey products that meet the highest quality standards. The parties emphasize that the consortium will operate on a partnership basis, aiming to be as involved as possible in the implementation of Polish OWE projects, which will contribute to strengthening the national economy and provide the consortium members with favorable conditions for development.
– Offshore wind energy is one of the pillars of Baltic Industrial Group’s business. We aim to expand our customer base, to which we want to offer new, more comprehensive products and services. We believe that joining forces with such an experienced partner as CRIST will allow us to strengthen our competencies and market position, and help us advance in the value chain of Polish and international industrial and energy projects. – says Adam Kowalski, CEO of the Boardof Baltic Industrial Group, and adds: – Together with our partners, we are open to cooperation with other Polish entities with the necessary competence and production potential, because we believe that such in-depth cooperation can benefit not only our companies, but also the entire Polish economy.
– One of the key elements of Poland’s energy transition is an ambitious program to build offshore wind farms. This is a great opportunity for Polish companies to build competence in this area and strengthen their innovation. Together with the Baltic Industrial Group, we want to show that domestic industry can work together and has the necessary potential and knowledge to make a significant contribution to ongoing and planned investments in OWE – declares Irenusz Ćwirko, CEO of CRIST.
Baltic Industrial Group and CRIST shipyard are united by their unique experience in implementing projects for the shipbuilding and offshore industries. GBP consists of the companies Baltic Operator, d. Gdansk Shipyard, Energomontaż-Północ Gdynia, whose core business is the production of steel structures for Polish and foreign clients in the field of wind power, offshore and onshore projects and shipbuilding. CRIST shipyard specializes in shipbuilding, offshore construction, marine, civil engineering. CRIST is proud to be the only shipyard in Europe that has already built 3 vessels for erecting and servicing offshore wind farms. CRIST Group is actively involved in the largest infrastructure and energy projects in Europe. Among other things, it is taking part in the construction of the largest underwater tunnel that will connect Denmark with Germany. The link will consist of a highway and a railroad, covering an 18-kilometer tunnel that will enable faster and safer travel between Scandinavia and Europe.
Source: Baltic Industrial Group
