Germany’s Bundestag has adopted amendments to the Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz (WindSeeG). While parts of the reform are welcomed by the offshore wind industry, one key decision is widely viewed as a strategic mistake: the continuation of 2.5 GW of offshore auctions in 2026 under the old auction design. The sector had hoped for a decisive political signal [...]
Wind turbine technicians, electrical engineers, dispatchers – these are just some of the positions for which PGE Baltica will be recruiting. The leader in the offshore wind business in Poland will assemble a team for its operations and service base in Ustka, which will service the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. Approximately 100 people will [...]
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's dependence on an unreliable supplier, which has repeatedly destabilised European energy markets, put at [...]
Wrocław, 5 December 2025 – KFB Technologies, a European leader in vibroacoustics and pro-environmental solutions for industry, has launched a pioneering service enabling comprehensive monitoring and management of emissions in the areas of noise, vibrations, air, water and soil quality. This innovative project was created with companies from the industrial, construction and smart cities sectors [...]
Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) has manufactured the first anode cages and a boat landing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – the largest offshore project currently under construction in Poland, being developed jointly by Ørsted and PGE. These components, part of the secondary steel scope, play a key protective role by [...]
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage, and back-up? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hitachi Energy shows that even when accounting for the grids, storage and back-up, a system running on high shares of renewables is the cheapest, [...]
Ørsted has begun recruitment for the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm being built in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, implemented jointly with PGE. The company is looking for specialists who will be responsible for the safety, reliability and efficiency of the offshore [...]
NORTHERN BALTIC SEA – The ships from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) returned to Finnish waters to participate in the annual multinational joint exercise Freezing Winds 25. Ships assigned to the group will assemble in Turku, Finland, before setting sail for the Gulf of Finland, off the southern coast of Finland in the [...]
On 26 November, Poland announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. Poland is purchasing three submarines in one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals. “Poland has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. This is a testament to the cooperation between our two countries and Sweden’s status as a [...]
"This year may prove decisive for our security and must become a year of full solidarity among Polish women and men, as well as among politicians, around the issue of security. When it comes to security, there is only one party - Poland,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in his address during the first "Science [...]
The region's energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech Wrochna discussed the priorities of the Polish-German energy partnership with Federal Minister for Economic [...]
The energy potential of the Polish part of the Baltic Sea is considered one of the largest in Europe, reaching up to 33 GW. ‘Its use would allow a large part of Poland's electricity demand to be met, which in turn would translate into ensuring the country's energy independence and security,’ said Janusz Bil, President [...]
The construction of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base in Łeba, carried out for Equinor Poland, has been distinguished by the Regional Labour Inspectorate in Gdańsk with an award for the safest construction site in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The base will support the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms — a joint venture between the Norwegian company Equinor and Poland’s largest privately [...]
The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia, are gaining momentum with the transport of the first Transition Pieces (TPs). At the end of October, the components left the Smulders yard in Antwerp and were transported via the River Scheldt to Vlissingen in the Netherlands. They will be [...]
Stillstrom by Maersk and the Port of Roenne have launched a joint white paper initiative examining how Energy Island Bornholm could become a blueprint for integrating offshore wind power with large-scale vessel electrification in the Baltic Sea. The study, Energy Island Bornholm Powering Maritime Electrification, explores how future renewable generation and grid capacity could support [...]
Meteodyn, the France-based wind engineering and climatology specialist, has entered the online wind data market with the launch of its new Wind Data Portal, offering what the company calls the finest horizontal resolution currently available for both onshore and offshore wind assessments. The platform went live on 2 December 2025 and enables developers to purchase [...]
Approximately €2 billion in project finance has been secured for the construction of an offshore wind farm with a capacity of up to 390 MW on fixed foundations. Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company established as a 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has secured approximately €2 billion in project finance [...]
The European Investment Bank has provided the largest share of support among the 15 institutions involved in financing BC-Wind. The new 390 MW offshore wind farm will supply clean energy to nearly half a million Polish households and businesses. This is the third major offshore wind energy project in Poland this year to receive funding [...]
At its meeting in Kiel, Germany, on Monday, 24 November the Standing Committee of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, reports Jānis Vucāns, Head of the Latvian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The parliamentarians adopted a statement emphasising that Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable, and that [...]
The state government approved the draft amendment to the regulation on the levying of trade tax and property tax in unincorporated areas for association participation. The aim of the amendment is to secure trade tax revenue for Lower Saxony's municipalities, particularly for offshore wind farms off the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony. The amendment [...]
Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, announced that Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (“KEPCO”) has signed a Share Subscription Agreement with Simply Blue Group’s offshore wind development arm, Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW). This strategic investment marks KEPCO’s first investment involving management participation in an offshore wind developer. Simply [...]
PGE is the strongest brand in the energy industry in terms of media coverage in the latest edition of the Top Brand survey conducted by the Media Monitoring Institute (IMM) and Press magazine. An analysis of media information points to an intense transformation of the industry, marked by the pursuit of decarbonization, investments in renewable [...]
The Polish energy sector faces a double threat: massive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and a growing wave of disinformation and fraud aimed directly at consumers. This multidimensional attack is not only intended to cause financial losses, but also to undermine trust and pose a real threat to human life and the continuity of supply. The [...]
Poland's largest private energy group is preparing strategic offshore renewable energy projects that will support the country's energy security and independence. Polenergia, whose consolidated revenues after three quarters of 2025 amounted to PLN 3.232 billion (up 7% y/y), is developing energy sales through PPAs, alongside other green energy sources such as onshore wind farms and [...]
Brussels, 25 November 2025: The 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 9-11 June 2026, under the overarching theme of ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’, the European Commission has announced. Meeting in Brussels and online, EUSEW – Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and efficient energy use – [...]
A significant milestone has been reached in the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen production project, which has no analogues in Lithuania or neighboring ports: the equipment has arrived at the site where the hydrogen station will be built. The project developers have moved even closer to their goal following the successful completion of tests on the [...]
Berlin, November 25, 2025. A new study by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) confirms that migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines and that the collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed. Commissioned by its financing member companies, the BWO investigated the actual collision risk in a near-shore wind farm in northern Germany. [...]
The Danish Energy Agency is announcing tenders for three areas for the establishment of at least 2.8 GW of offshore wind power. The tenders are based on thorough market dialogues and includes, among other things, state subsidies and greater flexibility for developers to increase the likelihood of qualified bids. The Danish Energy Agency is now [...]
Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls AS and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, the transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are jointly exploring the development of a Baltic–German hybrid interconnector. This project aims to create a direct electricity link between the Baltic States and Germany, strengthening cross-border energy security and supporting the green transition. This year, project [...]
TotalEnergies has filed the planning consent applications for its two major offshore wind initiatives in German waters, totaling approximately 3 GW in capacity, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The applications concern the 2 GW NordseeEnergies 1 (NSE1) project in the German North Sea and the 1 GW OstseeEnergies (OSE) project in the [...]
Warsaw hosted the largest conference dedicated to offshore wind energy – Offshore Wind Poland 2025. PGE Baltica, a member of the PGE Group and the main partner of the event, actively participated in key discussions on the development of the sector and building Poland's competitive advantage on the market. During the inaugural session, in which [...]
On November 11-12, the 5th Baltic MSP Forum "Navigate Planning Through Changes" took place in Riga, bringing together the maritime spatial planning and coastal development community from across the Baltic Sea region. This year's forum was special as it served as the closing conference of the Baltic Sea2Land project, providing an opportunity to present the [...]
The study aims to gather critical baseline data on the status of key marine species—grey seals, ringed seals, and potentially harbour porpoises—prior to any development activities in and around the designated ELWIND offshore sites in Estonia and Latvia. The study is done for both Estonian and Latvian areas together and it includes: Assessing the abunance [...]
Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW offshore wind development program. Both cranes were fully designed, manufactured, and tested in-house, confirming our [...]
The offshore energy investment program has already entered the construction phase. Polish offshore energy has the potential to become one of the biggest drivers of the national economy – fully utilizing its potential means as much as 33 GW of power and investments of PLN 869 billion. The development of offshore wind energy could generate [...]
Both the topside and jacket of the OSS Jasmund have been successfully loaded out and are ready to set sail to the Baltic Sea for offshore installation. The topside, constructed at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard, measures 48m long, 33m wide, and 17.5m high, and weighs around 4,500 tons. The 72m-high jacket, built by Smulders [...]
HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on producing hydraulic components and cooling systems [...]
Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter of intent with the Słupsk County, the school's governing body, regarding cooperation in the [...]
In Poland, the discussion about local content returns like a wave that never quite hits the shore. After years of declarations and promises of a “better future for supply chains,” the government finally established the Team for Domestic Component Participation in October. It is a necessary and commendable initiative, but one that arrives noticeably late. [...]
Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). This key stage brings the investment closer to participating in the first Polish offshore [...]
The construction of the operational and service base in Ustka is not only one of the most important investments in the field of offshore wind energy, but also an example of the extensive use of the potential of Polish industry. Both the investor, PGE Baltica, and the general contractor, DORACO, emphasise that the construction is [...]
Baltic Power, a joint project of the ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has confirmed the installation of the first three 15 MW turbines equipped with nacelles manufactured at the Vestas plant in Szczecin. A total of 76 turbines will be installed, some of which will have nacelles from the factory in Western Pomerania. This achievement [...]
Luxcara has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Ørsted for their low-noise, jetting-based monopile installation technology platform called Osonic. It is intended to be used for offshore wind turbine foundation installation across Luxcara’s offshore wind portfolio in Germany. This preliminary agreement builds on Luxcara’s interest since 2022 in applying low-noise installation methods for European offshore [...]
David Flood joins from Norwegian energy company Statkraft where he has led the Offshore Wind business. He will take on his new role on March 2. “David brings outstanding experience from more than 15 years in offshore wind, working across the entire value chain in joint ventures and partnerships. His deep industry knowledge, strong network, [...]
In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing longer-term risks across an unprecedented range of fuels and technologies, thrusting energy into the [...]
The XVIII UBC General Conference concluded in Słupsk and Dolina Charlotty after four days of lively discussions, practical workshops, and strategic debates on the role of cities in the future of the European Union. The event, which brought together 200 people from partner organizations, EU institutions, and UBC member towns, reaffirmed the network’s primary goal [...]
EIB lends Swedish forest-industry group Holmen €100 million to expand onshore wind generation in northern Sweden Project to provide green power for energy-intensive industries Operation advances Swedish and European climate goals The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (around €100 million) to forest-industry group Holmen to expand its renewable energy generation. [...]
Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers meet with Ukrainian counterpart as they launch new enhanced Ukraine-JEF partnership. JEF meeting in Bodø [...]
The Swedish Armed Forces continue to accelerate their ability to detect, monitor, and repel threats beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea. Together with FMV and Saab, a large autonomous underwater drone is now being developed. This collaboration will enable the rapid development of advanced systems that will strengthen Sweden's maritime capabilities and the protection [...]
The John Nurminen Foundation’s Fertilizer Shipping Project investigated the emissions from fertilizer handling in ports. Solutions were developed together with port stakeholders and best practices were compiled into international guidelines. Now the work is being extended beyond fertilizers to other potentially harmful discharges and new ports in coastal cities around the Baltic Sea. Work done [...]
Joint statement on strengthening the economic and investment standard location Berlin, November 10, 2025 – The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO), the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), VDMA Power Systems, and transmission system operators TenneT, Amprion, and 50Hertz are calling for a reform of the framework conditions for offshore wind energy. [...]
During the international World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), which is taking place on 4–6 November 2025 in Paris, Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) and a company from the Energomontaż-Północ Gdynia (EPG) Group signed a memorandum of cooperation with the French company EDF, one of the largest nuclear energy operators in the world. The signing of the document [...]
PGE and Ørsted jointly conducted annual bird monitoring in the southern part of the Baltic Sea at the site of the planned Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. The results of the study confirmed that the construction and subsequent operation of the farm will not restrict birds' access to food. A team of ornithologists from the [...]
Europe needs more offshore wind to deliver its energy goals. Governments and society want it. And heavy industry want it to help them decarbonise. But as things stand the necessary expansion of offshore wind is not happening. The business case for new offshore wind farms is not where it was and where it should be. [...]
EIB Group unveils first consolidated Sustainability Report, aligning with EU standards and streamlining key disclosures. EIB Group committed a record €51 billion for climate action and environmental sustainability in 2024, driving the green transition in Europe and beyond. The average greenhouse gas emissions intensity for electricity generation projects in the EIB Group’s portfolio fell by [...]
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland requests comments on the draft Government decision concerning offshore wind power areas in the exclusive economic zone and on the related environmental report in accordance with the Act on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment (the SOVA Act). Everyone [...]
In the historic Fiskepakhus at Port Esbjerg, good ideas gain momentum. The new Port Esbjerg Innovation Hub will be a forum for the port’s companies, which will come together to develop, rethink and test new solutions and business ideas. Collaboration is crucial in view of the complex challenges of today, and the new hub will [...]
Benefits from guarantee to support green projects provided by Cesce, Spanish export credit agency. Windanker offshore wind farm will boost clean energy, energy security and jobs, supplying renewable electricity to around 600,000 people per year, according to Iberdrola's estimates. Project contributes to EIB Group’s TechEU initiative to accelerate EU innovation, supports climate action goals and [...]
DNV has released a comprehensive study comparing major accident risks and risk management practices in the UK between the offshore oil and gas and the offshore renewables industries. The study highlights the need for a revised approach to managing major accident hazards in offshore renewables as the UK advances toward net-zero emissions. The study Offshore renewables [...]
A significant adjustment in the European offshore wind manufacturing landscape is underway as Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced it is putting on hold its plans to build an offshore wind turbine nacelle factory at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark. The Spanish-German engineering company confirmed that the decision stems from “current market conditions that [...]
Over the first nine months of this year, cargo throughput at the Port of Klaipėda increased by 11% compared to the same period last year, reaching 28.7 million tons. The largest share of cargo flow consists of container cargo and ro-ro, alongside a significant increase in LNG and construction materials. “Behind Klaipėda Port’s cargo statistics, [...]
The Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk has issued a decision on environmental conditions for the Baltica 1 offshore wind farm. This means that the project will be able to participate in the auction scheduled for 17 December this year. Receiving an environmental decision for the Baltica 1 project is an important step towards achieving [...]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has achieved a major milestone in its Offshore Wind Business by securing a critical role in the prestigious High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore wind programme of TenneT, the Dutch German transmission system operator. This landmark development reinforces L&T’s position as a key enabler in the global energy transition and underscores [...]
Baltic Power offshore wind farm – a joint venture project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power – completed installation of both offshore substations. These four-story structures gather energy generated by 76 wind turbines to transfer it to the onshore infrastructure. The topsides of the substations were manufactured at local shipyards in Gdańsk and Gdynia. Baltic [...]
OXAN Energy, together with partners Ocean Connect Energy and SNOW, has unveiled the new identity of their jointly developed offshore wind project, located 60 km off the Estonian coast. Formerly known as SAARE 1, the project will now be called Avara, a name derived from the Estonian word avar, meaning “open, vast, and spacious.” The new name reflects the project’s forward-looking vision [...]
In line with its strategy, ORLEN is consistently expanding low- and zero-emission energy sources, significantly contributing to the enhancement of Poland’s and the region’s energy security. A key element of these efforts is investment in offshore wind energy. To implement these projects, the company has secured PLN 3.5 billion from the National Recovery and Resilience [...]
The European project MARINEWIND – Market Uptake Measures of Floating Offshore Wind Technology Systems, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme and by UKRI, has developed a decision-support tool to assess the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for both floating and bottom-fixed offshore wind farms. The model was designed and led by [...]
Baltic Sea transmission system operators (TSOs), offshore wind developers, industry associations, and public authorities gathered last week in Berlin for the first Energy Island Forum Roundtable, hosted by 50Hertz. The event marked an important step in advancing regional cooperation for the development of offshore energy hubs in the Baltic Sea, using Bornholm Energy Island as a case [...]
Eastgate Engineering will proudly be delivering a package of works to support Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, Offshore Wind Farms, two of the most significant renewable energy developments currently underway in the Baltic Sea. This project continues to strengthen our growing position in the offshore wind industry, reflecting our commitment to creating a sustainable future. [...]
Construction has begun on the 400 kV Choczewo - Gdańsk Przyjaźń line, which will be used, among other things, to transmit power from offshore wind farms. The first foundations for the pylons are already being laid. Power from the Choczewo station will be transmitted inland via four extra-high voltage lines. The 400 kV Choczewo-Gdańsk Przyjaźń [...]
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) is calming fears following news that Vestas has temporarily suspended construction of a second wind turbine blade factory in Szczecin. Although the Danish giant's decision has caused concern, according to PWEA it does not reflect the prospects for the sector (offshore in Poland), but is the result of the [...]
As EU Energy Ministers prepare to discuss electrification with Commissioners Jorgensen and Hoekstra at next week’s Energy Council, Eurelectric is urging governments to take bold, practical steps to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. In a letter published today, the power sector outlines five concrete actions to inform the upcoming Electrification Action Plan and to put [...]
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has suspended its plans to build its largest factory in Poland, a decision reportedly taken due to "lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe," according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). The factory, which was intended to produce blades and create more than 1,000 jobs, was [...]
Key milestones have been reached in the production of components for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms, developed by Equinor and the Polenergia Group. At the premises of the supplier, Smulders, the first transition pieces have been erected, the assembly of the jacket support structure for the offshore power station platform has [...]
On 29–30 October 2025, Gdańsk will host the 14th edition of the International Offshore Wind – Logistics & Supplies (OWLS) Conference, organised by the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW). These will be two days of debates and workshops devoted to the practical aspects of building and scaling the supply chain for the offshore [...]
Europe must act now to secure its place as the safest and most attractive industry and energy investment hub - strengthening its energy security and independence. Investors do not need new promises, they need certainty. This means full speedy implementation of existing EU rules – especially the new excellent EU permitting framework - rather than [...]
New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder renewable targets before COP30. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Brasília, Brazil, October 14, 2025 – The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released today by [...]
The 2nd Offshore Connect Conference, set to begin on October 17th in Rostock, will bring together key players from politics, business, and science to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. With a focus on dismantling hurdles, fostering innovative solutions, and addressing the skilled worker shortage, the event aims to harness [...]
The Freeport of Riga Authority announces an open international competition to select investors & manufacturers of wind turbine components for leasing new port infrastructure and land to support production and logistics of wind technology and its components in Kundziņsala - The New Riga Industrial Center. Over the next few years, the Port of Riga will [...]
Njord Survey, a Swedish offshore survey specialist, has been awarded a long-term framework agreement by the German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to support offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. This agreement solidifies Njord Survey's role as a key partner in Europe's ongoing energy transition. The framework agreement covers the provision of comprehensive geophysical [...]
The countdown has begun for one of the most significant pan-Baltic cooperation events of the year: the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Annual Forum 2025. The event is set to take place on 29–30 October in Sopot, Poland, gathering policymakers, experts, and practitioners to address the most pressing issues facing the region. [...]
Steelwind Nordenham GmbH has announced a major milestone for the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, confirming the successful delivery of all foundation structures for the project. The final three monopiles were loaded out last week, marking the completion of a year-long logistics effort. Over the course of 26 separate shipments, Steelwind Nordenham successfully delivered all [...]
AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) informs that following the National Energy Regulatory Council’s (hereinafter – NERC) approval on 10 October, UAB “Ignitis renewables” (hereinafter – Ignitis Renewables) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with OW Offshore, S.L. (hereinafter – Ocean Winds) for the acquisition of 49% shares in UAB “Offshore wind farm [...]
The Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) passed a bill prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment supporting the development of offshore wind energy by a large majority. The new regulations remove investment barriers and contribute to increasing energy security by supporting the development of renewable energy sources in Poland. Key information On 9 [...]
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more on offshore wind and Europe, that a number of offshore wind farms will be [...]
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) of Lithuania has announced that the second tender for the development of an offshore wind park has failed. The failure comes as only one participant registered by the application deadline, falling short of the legal requirement for a successful tender. Insufficient Registration Leads to Tender Failure According to the [...]
Since early September, our survey vessel Karina has been investigating the seabed in the ELWIND offshore wind farm areas in Estonia and Latvia. This part of the Baltic Sea is a new region for G-TEC, making this two-month project especially exciting. The scope of the project is to Understand seabed and subsurface conditions with precision [...]
This summer, Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, invited people to learn more about renewables. During the education season that lasted over three months, the company visited eight regions of the country, from Kėdainiai to Šventoji, and created opportunities for thousands of people to experience the power of wind. “Renewable energy is inseparable from [...]
A major milestone in the Baltic Sea: the first monopile for Windanker has been successfully installed, marking the start of construction on our third large-scale offshore wind project in the region. The monopiles – up to 84 meters long and weighing 2,100 tons – are manufactured by Navantia, S.A., S.M.E and Windar Renovables, and installed [...]
The summer at the power station construction site near Choczewo in Pomerania was marked by intensive work. Energy measurement cabinets and auxiliary power cabinets were installed in the technical building to ensure the required power supply for all equipment and installations at the facility. Start-up work on the auxiliary power supply systems has also been [...]
Stockholm, September 30, 2025 – The County Administrative Board of Uppsala has recommended that the Swedish Government grant a permit under the Act on the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (SEZ) for Deep Wind Offshore’s planned offshore wind farm Olof Skötkonung in the Gulf of Gävle. The case now moves to the Government for final approval. [...]
Even though the offshore wind market currently faces headwinds, the Curonian Nord offshore wind project developed by Ignitis Renewables in Lithuania is well-managed and aligns with industry best practices. These conclusions were made by a research and consultancy company for the global renewables industry, Wood Mackenzie, which has analysed the project's timeline, investment assumptions and [...]
ORLEN Neptun has signed another contract for the use of the offshore installation terminal infrastructure in Świnoujście. Under the agreement concluded with Smulders, responsible for the production of internal platforms for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project, steel components for the farm will be stored and assembled at the ORLEN Group's terminal in West [...]
Lithuanian transmission system operator LitGrid is beginning the modernisation of the strategic 330 kV Aizkrauklė–Panevėžys line, which connects the Lithuanian power system with Latvia. Following completion of the design phase and obtaining building permits, a tender for the construction work has been announced. The investment is not only intended to increase the reliability of the [...]
EIB Board adopts second phase of pioneering Climate Bank Roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, security and lower energy prices for companies and families. Plan includes doubling of investment for climate change adaptation, along with radically simplified procedures. Decision consolidates EIB Group’s role as the Climate Bank and reaffirms commitment to staying the course as anchor financier [...]
Marking a major milestone in strengthening the Energy Union and EU cross-border interconnectedness, the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, participated today in the signature ceremony for an EU-backed €645.2 million grant agreement on the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) hybrid offshore project. The Commission has provided continuous support to the project, from planning to granting the [...]
ELWIND has signed a contract with Haskoning Nederland B.V. to carry out a study on determination and assessment of possible grid connection points, cable routes, as well as network configuration for Estonian-Latvian offshore wind park project ELWIND. The Grid Study will be conducted by Haskoning for the ELWIND offshore wind park areas in Latvia and [...]
The ELWIND offshore wind project has published a procurement for independent expert services to provide technical assurance and quality control for upcoming site investigations. The procurement includes five roles: · Technical Expert for overall technical support · Technical Expert for the metocean in-situ measurement campaign · Technical Expert for the geophysical survey · Technical Expert [...]
The first batch of monopiles – steel foundations for the Baltica 2 project implemented by Ørsted and PGE – has left the production hall. Monopiles are key load-bearing elements of the entire wind farm – they carry the loads of the turbines and sea waves, and the precision of their manufacture and assembly directly translates [...]
The European Commission has announced its decision to award €76.3 million to three cross-border renewable energy projects under the CEF Energy instrument. Two of these projects directly concern the development of wind energy and show that wind remains one of the pillars of the energy transition in the EU. The largest grant will go to [...]