ARP S.A. and the TFK Group have signed letters of intent with PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun to cooperate on submarine cable installation for Baltic offshore wind, using a Cable Laying Vessel that the Polish partners plan to build.
ARP S.A. and Grupa TFK have signed letters of intent with PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun to cooperate on Poland's first Cable Laying Vessel, targeting the growing Baltic Sea offshore wind cable installation market.
All-Energy 2026 drew a record 13,300+ visitors to Glasgow in its 25th anniversary year, with the UK Minister for Energy pledging to go further and faster on clean energy deployment.
Modern offshore wind turbines are achieving capacity factors of 40–50%, debunking common myths about the reliability of offshore wind power in Poland, according to PSEW.
Baltic Power has opened its first recruitment round for the operational phase of Poland's 1.2 GW offshore wind farm, with roles at the Leba service base and in Warsaw.
The 18th Baltic Business Forum in Świnoujście addressed offshore wind, energy security and Polish-Ukrainian cooperation, with Deputy Minister Eliza Zeidler outlining plans for the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk.
Latvenergo Group invested a record €792 million in 2025, with over €548 million going to wind and solar projects across the Baltic States, as the company pressed ahead with a 1,144 MW approved renewable pipeline.
GWEC's latest supply-side report shows a record 178 GW of wind capacity was installed globally in 2025, a 40% jump, with all top five manufacturers by annual volume being Chinese for the first time.
European electricity prices exceeded €100/MWh across most markets in the first week of May, driven by a sharp drop in wind output in Germany and France and rising CO₂ prices.
DTU researchers explain how hybrid power plants combining wind, solar and batteries can connect more renewables to constrained electricity grids without overloading them, while also providing grid stability services.
European electricity prices exceeded €100/MWh across most markets in the first week of May, driven by a sharp drop in wind output in Germany and France and rising CO₂ prices.
The European Commission has published a catalogue of national best practices to help member states cut gas and oil use, lower energy costs and build resilience amid the ongoing energy crisis.
GWEC's latest supply-side report shows a record 178 GW of wind capacity was installed globally in 2025, a 40% jump, with all top five manufacturers by annual volume being Chinese for the first time.
Swedish firm NoviOcean has presented its 850 kW Medi Wave 850H hybrid offshore platform — combining wave, wind and solar generation — at the Polish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, with commercial deployment targeted for 2026 to 2027.
Cadeler has installed the first of 197 monopile foundations at Ørsted's Hornsea 3, marking the start of the Danish company's first full transportation and installation campaign for offshore foundations.
Last month, a comprehensive report released by WindEurope and CASM Technology shed light on a growing systemic risk: the weaponization of dis- and misinformation against the European wind industry. Titled Wind Energy Dis- and Misinformation: Undermining Europe’s Security and Competitiveness, the study details how a professionalized ecosystem of actors is distorting public debate to delay [...]
18 May marks the International Day for Women in Maritime – a day highlighting the participation of women in one of the global economy's most critical sectors. Although the maritime industry is developing rapidly and undergoing significant changes due to the energy transition and digitalisation, women still account for only 16% of the private maritime [...]
FLUSHING, Netherlands – DEME Group has officially named its newest offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi, during a ceremony held at its base in Flushing. The vessel is the second of a next-generation duo, joining its sister ship, Norse Wind, which was recently named in Oslo. The addition of these two vessels marks an [...]
The first foundations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm have now been installed in the Baltic Sea. The project has thus entered a crucial phase of offshore installation work. Baltica 2, being built jointly by PGE and Ørsted, is the largest offshore wind farm currently under construction in Poland. The installation of the foundations [...]
Cergy, 6 May 2026 - SPIE Global Services Energy, a subsidiary of SPIE - the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications - announces that its wind power high-voltage specialised entity, SPIE Wind Connect, has been awarded a contract by Seaway7. Under this agreement, SPIE Wind Connect will undertake the termination and [...]
The marine environment surveys are an integral part of the process of preparing an offshore wind farm for the construction phase and, at a later stage, its operation in accordance with the developed environmental standards. In the area of the planned Baltic West wind farm, which comprises four licenses, comprehensive survey works are performed by [...]
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, will leave the company at his own request on 30 September 2026; he will continue to advise RWE’s offshore wind business for six to twelve months Tobias Keitel will become the new CEO of RWE Offshore Wind on 1 October 2026; Julian Garnsey will succeed Tobias Keitel as CTO [...]
Europe can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and lower power prices through accelerated electrification and clean energy build-out, according to a new analysis published today by CIP. The required investment is equivalent to the price premium paid for fossil fuel imports today. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted that [...]
As part of the development of the Estonian Liivi Offshore Wind Farm project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a site condition monitoring campaign in Liivi Bay, commissioned by Enefit. The Fraunhofer IWES Stage 3+ Wind Lidar Buoy, a Floating Lidar System, was installed together with co-deployed Oceanographic Sensors to collect [...]
The Commission has launched a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects with an indicative budget of €600 million. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), this is the first call open for projects included on the second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). [...]
The first phase of installing the rock-filling system to protect the seabed, further progress in the construction of the service base in Łeba, and developments at the onshore substations near Ustka, to which the first two transformers have been delivered, as well as the laying of most of the onshore connection – this is the [...]
Poland is entering a pivotal phase of transformation—one based on its own predictable and sovereign energy sources, such as offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. The year 2026 holds historical significance—it marks the launch of Poland’s first offshore wind farm. This key sector is subject to misinformation that spreads a narrative undermining the rationale [...]
Wind energy has grown to become a key feature of Europe’s energy system. Wind farms underpin our energy security, generating 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe. They are critical energy infrastructure. In a changing threat environment, Europe needs to ramp up the physical protection of its wind energy infrastructure. Today WindEurope presents a new policy [...]
Five European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WindEurope's Annual Event in Madrid. Their intention is to enhance the affordability, efficiency, and reliability of the future electricity system by boosting cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. The signing of this [...]
The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence – with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry meet in Madrid to turn offshore wind commitments into action. The war in Iran [...]
How will energy from offshore wind farms reach the sockets in our homes? How do the turbines work? What do offshore wind farms mean for Pomerania and its residents? Pupils at primary schools in Pomerania will learn about these topics during lessons on offshore wind, organised by Equinor and Polenergia. In April this year, nearly [...]
The investment process in onshore wind energy in Poland is now more difficult than ever before – experts stated during the panel discussion “Onshore wind – efficiency and barriers”, which took place on 22 April as part of the European Economic Congress in Katowice (Europejski Kongres Gospodarczy). The panellists discussed the most significant challenges currently [...]
Wind energy dis- and misinformation have evolved into a systemic risk to Europe’s security, competitiveness and ability to act. CASM Technology and WindEurope presented a first-of-its kind report which analyses the scale of wind energy dis- and misinformation across Europe. It illustrates how false narratives circulating on social media lead to real-life wind energy project delays and [...]
The second day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about electrification. Europe must move from crisis to confidence – replacing fossil imports with homegrown electricity. Fast. Electrification must become a strategic priority for Europe, not a policy footnote. That’s the only way to protect households and industry from fossil price swings, and to [...]
For the second time in less than five years, Europeans are paying the price of Europe's dependency on imported fossil fuels. AccelerateEU is the Commission's toolbox to bring immediate relief to European households and industries, especially the most vulnerable ones, while putting Europe on a steady pathway to energy independence. Since the escalation of the [...]
Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, offshore wind farms being developed by Equinor and Polenergia, are entering the phase of direct preparations for offshore installation work. In Vlissingen, the Netherlands, at the Smulders facility, the so-called topside – the main part of the offshore power station for the Bałtyk 3 farm – has just been moved [...]
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it [...]
Finland has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the combined capacity of domestic wind power and utility-scale solar power has exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW). This is three times the total capacity of Finland’s hydropower and corresponds to roughly 6–10 large nuclear reactor units. Fast-to-build and cost-effective wind and solar power are key drivers of [...]
Following the move‑out of the Bałtyk 2 topside earlier this year, the Bałtyk 3 substation topside has now also been moved out successfully from the production hall to the yard at Smulders’ site in Vlissingen. The topsides will now undergo further works outside. These include additional outfitting activities and the installation of the transformers, in [...]
Over the course of its life cycle, the Korsnäs Offshore Wind Project may generate an estimated 40,000 person-years in Finland, overall economic impacts of up to EUR 20 billion, and a total of EUR 3-4 billion in tax revenue for the state. The estimates are based on Vattenfall’s own calculations and a study prepared by [...]
Berlin, April 14, 2026 –Offshore-Wind is an industrial growth driver in GermanyThe industry creates jobs throughout Germany. 31.530 full-time positions (around 49.000 employment relationships) and €14,6 billion in gross value added in 2025. This is shown in a study by wind:research Commissioned by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO). The industrial inland regions – such as North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg [...]
New IRENA policy advisory shows strategic role of renewables for energy security and resilience; recommends actions for policy makers to address today’s energy crisis Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 April 2026 – The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by a number of countries, according [...]
Event takes place on 9 to 11 June this year Brussels, 14 April 2026: Today the European Commission unveiled the programme and launched the registration for the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026. This year’s event marks a special milestone: 20 years of bringing Europe’s energy community together to shape ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy [...]
Offshore wind power is one of the most advanced energy generation technologies and continues to grow rapidly. Around 85 GW of offshore wind farms are already operational worldwide, with tens of gigawatts more under construction. In Poland, offshore wind is playing an increasingly significant role in the energy transition and the development of domestic industry, [...]
Delivery of 1.1-gigawatt Thor project on track, with turbine installation underway 36 CO2-reduced steel towers and 120 recyclable rotor blades from Siemens Gamesa to be installed When completed in 2027, Thor capable to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Essen, 9 April 2026 RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring a [...]
The “Local Content. For the Benefit of Poland” („Local content. Z korzyścią dla Polski”) project is part of the government’s economic philosophy and the implementation of a priority set by the Ministry of State Assets (MAP). Its main objective is to localise supply chains, particularly in investments carried out by companies with State Treasury shareholdings. [...]
The Danish wind turbine giant Vestas has announced a significant workforce adjustment at its assembly facility in Lindø, Denmark. Approximately 440 employees are expected to be affected as the company transitions from the intensive scale-up phase of its flagship offshore technology to a more optimized production cycle. The Lindø port facility, a crucial hub for [...]
By Luke Haywood, Head of Climate and Energy at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), a EUSEW partner organisation For a long time, the shift to renewable energy was seen as a virtuous but arduous task – good for the climate but not necessarily good for our wallets. This has changed at breathtaking speed. Costs [...]
The sea-to-land directional drilling campaign for the Baltica 2 project—a joint venture between PGE and Ørsted—has been completed. Thanks to the use of advanced HDD technology, it will be possible to lay export cables under the shoreline without trenching and connect the offshore portion of the wind farm to the onshore grid infrastructure without disturbing [...]
Good evening, let me start with the Middle East. The situation in the region is extremely serious. It is causing great instability, suffering, and growing risks far beyond the region itself. This is why we need de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. And I want to say a word about [...]
CRIST Offshore kicked off the production phase of the offshore power station for the BC-Wind project with a symbolic steel-cutting ceremony. With this, the project has entered its next phase of implementation. The first steel-cutting ceremony is a significant milestone in industrial and shipbuilding projects. It marks the official start of production of structural components. [...]
The County Administrative Board has recommended that the government grant a permit for part of the offshore wind farm Västvind, located in the sea outside Gothenburg. The County Administrative Board is handling the part of the project that is located the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). “It is very positive that the County Administrative Board [...]
At the Baltic Power offshore wind farm (a joint project of the ORLEN Group and Northland Power), all 78 transition pieces connecting the foundations to the wind turbines and offshore substations have been installed. At the same time, the installation of wind turbines, as well as export and inter-turbine cables, is proceeding in the offshore [...]
Even more local content in the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, a joint project between PGE Polska Grupa Energetycznaand Ørsted. The Siemens Gamesa turbines will be mounted on towers built in Poland by Baltic Towers. The largest batch of over 100 towers for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm will be manufactured at the Gdańsk [...]
First Thor turbine fed electricity into the grid for the first time Delivery of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm progressing as planned with turbine installation underway Once fully operational in 2027, Thor will be able to power the equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Essen, 17 March 2026 One milestone follows another at the 1.1‑gigawatt [...]
As offshore wind has become a cornerstone of European energy independence, it has also emerged as a prime target for physical, cyber and hybrid threats. In response, the EU has introduced strengthened resilience and preparedness requirements that are shaping a new regime of sector-specific legislation in Denmark impacting the energy sector, including offshore wind. In [...]
The Baltic wind energy community will gather on 9 April 2026 at the ATTA Centre in Riga for WindWorks 2026, the sixth annual conference dedicated to the development of wind power across the region. Organized jointly by the Latvian Wind Energy Association, the Estonian Wind Power Association and the Lithuanian Wind Power Association, the event [...]
IJGlobal has recognized the financing of the BC-Wind offshore wind project, developed in Poland by Ocean Winds, by awarding it the Market Impact Award. This award is given to transactions that significantly influence the development of greenfield investment financing in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The financing of the BC-Wind project is one of the [...]
Sale of 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II project to PGE completed RWE has also transferred an Environmental Decision for the adjacent wind development site 44.E.1. in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE RWE remains fully committed to support the Polish energy transition by developing, constructing and operating its onshore wind and solar projects across Poland Essen, 10 March [...]
A consortium of three companies – PROJMORS ASE Group Sp. z o.o., RAMBOLL Polska Sp. z o.o. and Enprom Sp. z o.o. – will perform preliminary design works and design works, develop Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) technical parameters and obtain building permits for the Baltic East offshore wind farm. The entities engaged have [...]
The European Commission today published its Industrial Accelerator Act. It aims to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and to boost its clean tech manufacturing capacity. A simple and harmonised implementation of these new rules will be critical to its success. The last days have shown, yet again, how vulnerable Europe’s energy system is to geopolitical shocks. Natural gas [...]
Boskalis in consortium with TKF Subsea Solutions B.V. (TKF) recently signed a contract for the supply and installation of 140 kilometers of inter-array cables for the Genakker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea developed by Skyborn Renewables. As part of the scope, Boskalis and TKF will deliver the complete inter-array cable system, connecting [...]
Representatives of the Industrial Development Agency JSC took part in the 2nd Polish Wind Energy Suppliers Forum “Energy from Poland - Local First”, which was held on March 2 in Szczecin under the slogan “Wind Factory of Europe.” The Agency was represented by President of the Management Board Bartłomiej Babuśka and Vice-Presidents of the Management [...]
On March 30–31, 2026, at The Westin Warsaw Hotel, the 43rd edition of the EuroPOWER & OZE POWER Energy Conference will take place – one of the most important meetings of regulators, leaders of energy companies, and energy market experts in Poland. The event will be a space for substantive debate on the directions of [...]
The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany today in Paris signed a joint declaration of intent on cross border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The Lithuanian (Litgrid), Latvian (Augstsprieguma tīkls), and German (50Hertz) electricity transmission system operators agreed to assess the feasibility of the Baltic–German PowerLink hybrid electricity interconnection. "Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are [...]
Last year we left Gdańsk energised. The first Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit had delivered what we hoped it would: substantive conversations, genuine regional solidarity, and a shared sense that the Baltic Sea deserved its own dedicated stage. Partners told us they wanted to return. Some even went further – formally confirming that budgets had [...]
SZCZECIN, Poland, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dajin Offshore, China's largest private manufacturer of offshore wind foundations, has signed a contract with the Polish state-owned company Szczecin Shipyard "Wulkan" for the fabrication of at least 40 ready-to-install internal platform sets for foundations to be delivered to the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. [...]
Haskoning and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia have signed a contract. Haskoning will carry out the design phase for the ELWIND offshore wind project, spanning over the next three years. Advancing offshore wind development with integrated support ELWIND is the joint Estonian and Latvian state-run offshore wind project aiming to increase the region’s [...]
ELWIND has signed a contract with 3BIRD OÜ to carry out a comprehensive marine mammal study in the development areas of the Estonia–Latvia offshore wind project. The aim of the study is to gather the best possible baseline information on grey seals, ringed seals and, where applicable, harbour porpoises prior to the construction of the wind farm, enabling [...]
ELWIND has signed a contract with Haskoning Nederland B.V. for conducting the study, as well as for developing the initial technical design (Pre‑FEED), the conceptual design, and the technical design for the ELWIND offshore wind farms in Estonia and Latvia. The aim of the study in the Pre-FEED phase is to develop a general technical concept that [...]
Equinor and Polenergia, the developers of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, are launching the offshore installation campaign. This is one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects currently underway in the Baltic Sea, marking a new chapter in the development of Poland’s offshore energy sector. The scope for 2026 includes [...]
Baltic Power, a joint venture offshore wind project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power, completed the main installation works of all 78 key elements of foundations - monopiles for turbines and offshore substations. Over 20 vessels and 500 crew members and contractor representatives took part in this part of the installation campaign. Installation of offshore foundations is an enormous challenge; we performed a campaign that was unpreceded in Poland in terms of scope [...]
The year 2026 marks a period of intensive activities in the area of procurement and market cooperation at PGE Baltica. On February 26 at 2:00 p.m., the company will host a webinar for suppliers, during which it will present an overview of selected procurement needs for the upcoming year. This is a unique opportunity for [...]
The first stage of seabed preparation in the Baltic Sea for cable installation has been completed for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, jointly developed by Ørsted and PGE. The BOKA Falcon vessel, operated by Boskalis, has prepared 150 km of routes for inter-array cables, which will connect the turbines to the offshore substations. The [...]
At the European Leaders Summit in Alden Biesen, European leaders and Heads of Government reiterated the need to accelerate the expansion of home-grown, competitive renewables. But some leaders also proposed potentially reviewing the electricity market design, just agreed in 2024. Lower power prices are fundamentally driven by boosting the supply of clean electricity – with [...]
On 4 February, representatives of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy. The meeting brought together Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Director of the Office, and Gints Janums, Energy and Sustainability Advisor, alongside representatives of both institutions. The courtesy meeting highlighted 35 years of Nordic-Baltic cooperation and [...]
On 3 February 2026, the US Congress took an important decision for European and Baltic security by approving USD 200 million funding for the continuation of the Baltic Security Initiative in 2026, aimed at reinforcing the defence capabilities of the Baltic states and deepening defence cooperation with the United States. The Baltic Security Initiative allows the Baltic states to [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities[i], the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase Competitiveness, Resilience, [...]
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. It was introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the annual report for 2025. Ørsted has taken significant steps to deliver on its strategic priorities during the year. This includes a strengthened capital structure through the successful completion of the rights issue, and the finalisation of the divestment programme for 2025 and 2026 earlier than planned and with higher [...]
RWE and ADNOC agree to work on exploring LNG supply to Germany and additional European markets RWE and Masdar sign Memorandum of Understanding to jointly invest in Battery Energy Storage Systems in Germany Agreements look to enhance collaboration between RWE and the UAE companies through to 2030 and beyond Abu Dhabi/Essen, 6 February 2026 His [...]
Across Europe, consumers are optimistic towards the energy transition yet almost everyone wishes for stronger governmental support. Many value a climate-friendly lifestyle but there is a gap between countries. Also, every second consumer would be willing to pay more for fossil-free electricity. All according to the latest results in Vattenfall’s Energy Barometer. On behalf of [...]
50Hertz grid connection systems fed around 5,400 gigawatt-hours of electricity into the grid in 2025. Despite a weak wind year, this is an increase of around 10 percent. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: ‘The role of the Baltic Sea for the security of supply and climate protection is becoming increasingly important.’ The offshore wind farms in [...]
Over the next four years, Klaipėda Port Authority plans to invest in projects that will strengthen the port’s competitiveness, support cargo growth, and significantly contribute to sustainability. By 2029, a total of €775 million is planned to be invested in developments that are important not only for the port, but for Lithuania as a whole. [...]
On Wednesday, February 11, the University of Latvia House of Science will host the Baltic region's largest energy conference, “Navigating Energy Pathways for the Baltic Sea Region.” The event will bring together high-level policymakers and industry experts from the Baltic States, the U.S., Germany, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Saudi [...]
The rapid development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea is transforming Pomerania into one of Poland’s key renewable energy hubs and skills development is a crucial part of this growth. Against this backdrop, Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK), supported by regional public institutions, is offering fully funded, pilot training programmes focused on logistics for [...]
By Heike Winkler, Managing Director of Offshore Wind Kommunikation, EUSEW digital ambassador The North Sea Summit of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) took place in Germany at the end of January this year. Europe's offshore wind potential is at the heart of its efforts to achieve climate neutrality, affordability and energy independence amid turbulent [...]
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Yesterday, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the activities of Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Goldwind') in the production and sale of wind turbines and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Goldwind may have been granted foreign [...]
Hidrocibalae, a Croatian offshore data specialist and provider of marine geophysical data processing and offshore survey consultancy, has been named the winner of the SME Europe Award 2026 in the category Digital Evolution and Smart Business in EU Parliament in Brussels. The award recognises Hidrocibalae contribution to high-quality offshore geophysical data delivery, advanced automation, and [...]
On February 3, the second edition of workshops for companies from Pomerania interested in participating in the supply chain for the largest energy projects in the country took place in Gdańsk. The event was organized jointly by Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (Polish Nuclear Power Plants), PGE Baltica, and the Industrial Development Agency, under the honorary patronage [...]
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), to divest its entire European onshore business. The total value of the transaction is EUR 1.44 billion (DKK 10.7 billion) with expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory [...]
Metsähallitus, the Finnish state-owned forestry and land management company, has agreed to transfer project rights for three wind power developments to Finnish renewable energy developer Nordic Generation. The three projects, located in Simo, Kajaani, and Pyhäntä, will add up to 800 MW of clean, green power to Finland’s energy grid, in a move to support [...]
The year 2025 will go down in the history of Polish offshore wind as a breakthrough moment. The BC-Wind project, developed by Ocean Winds, reached financial close at the level of EUR 2 billion, with the participation of the European Investment Bank and a consortium of more than a dozen commercial banks. This is not [...]
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 [...]
Subsea7 announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by OWP Gennaker, part of Skyborn Renewables, for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany. Seaway7’s scope of work includes the transportation and installation of the 63 monopiles and transition pieces. Offshore activities are expected to commence in 2027. Stuart Fitzgerald, [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities , the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase [...]
The “Z energią o prawie” (ZEOP) association announces the start of registration for the 5th anniversary edition of the Energy of the Future Congress (Kongres Energetyki Przyszłości KEP), which will be held in Toruń. In the face of an investment gap and system balancing challenges, experts, decision-makers, and industry representatives will meet to define a [...]
Berlin, January 26, 2026. At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg on January 26, the governments of the North Sea coastal states, together with the offshore wind industry and transmission system operators, agreed on key steps for the further expansion of offshore wind energy in Europe. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) expressly welcomes [...]
Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) must be adapted quickly for project implementation and greater cost efficiency Expansion delayed – August tender failed A break in expansion must be avoided European cooperation can provide additional momentum Berlin, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rostock, January 27, 2026 - The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the [...]