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6 02, 2026

Croatian Offshore data specialist recognised for automation, data quality, and risk reduction in complex marine environments.

By |February 6th, 2026|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

6 02, 2026

We are strengthening local content. Second edition of workshops attracts considerable market interest

By |February 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

5 02, 2026

Ørsted signs agreement with CIP to divest its European onshore business, finalising divestment programme as planned

By |February 5th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

5 02, 2026

Metsähallitus strikes agreement to sell up to 800 MW wind portfolio to Nordic Generation

By |February 5th, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

3 02, 2026

BC-Wind Enters the Construction Phase. Kacper Kostrzewa on Financing, Local Content and Lessons from the First Phase

By |February 3rd, 2026|INTERVIEW, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

2 02, 2026

A visit to the construction site – the Baltica 2 team at the T5 terminal in Gdańsk

By |February 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

2 02, 2026

Subsea7 awarded contract offshore Germany

By |February 2nd, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

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, [...]

30 01, 2026

CPMR Baltic Sea and North Sea Regions Unite to Strengthen Security, Resilience, and Cooperation

By |January 30th, 2026|DENMARK, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

30 01, 2026

New energy market architecture. Registration for the 5th Energy of the Future Congress in Toruń is now open

By |January 30th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

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 [...]

30 01, 2026

North Sea Summit in Hamburg: BWO welcomes greater stability and investment security for offshore wind

By |January 30th, 2026|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

30 01, 2026

Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action

By |January 30th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

30 01, 2026

POWERPOL 2026: a time of investment and development in the Polish energy sector

By |January 30th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

On February 23–24, 2026, Warsaw will host the 26th POWERPOL Energy and Heating Congress, one of the most important events for the Polish energy sector. This year's edition will be held under the slogan “2026: Current energy policy of the state – time for investment and development.” The congress program will focus on key challenges [...]

29 01, 2026

50Hertz und Skyborn Renewables pave the way for the commissioning of the largest offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea

By |January 29th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Platform agreement lays the foundation for a seamless grid connection of the Gennaker offshore wind farm. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: “By the end of 2028, more than three gigawatts of wind power capacity will be connected to the transmission grid in the German Baltic Sea.” Skyborn Renewables CEO Patrick Lamers: “Gennaker relies on 50Hertz as its trusted partner [...]

29 01, 2026

Milestone reached: Denmark and Germany conclude bilateral agreement to invest in Bornholm Energy Island and strengthen European energy security

By |January 29th, 2026|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Introduction Recently, in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Energy Ministers Katherina Reiche and Lars Aagaard concluded an agreement on Bornholm Energy Island at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg. The agreement marks a pivotal step in deepening the partnership between Denmark and Germany and brings the shared [...]

29 01, 2026

Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action

By |January 29th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit foundation OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE today published the expansion figures for 2025. 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 [...]

28 01, 2026

The green future of offshore wind hubs and hybrid connections

By |January 28th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Bornholm Energy Island 50Hertz and Energinet have joined forces to fully harvest the offshore wind potential held in the Baltic Sea, power the green transition in Germany and Denmark, and spearhead a new idea for connecting offshore wind farms across borders: the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) project. This innovative and visionary project will connect multiple [...]

28 01, 2026

Thor offshore wind farm receives green light for electricity production from the Danish Energy Agency

By |January 28th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

30-year electricity production licence granted Construction of 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm remains on track, with turbine installation set to begin this spring When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Copenhagen, 26 January 2026 Today, the Danish Energy Agency granted a 30-year electricity production licence to [...]

27 01, 2026

National Grid, TenneT Germany launch GriffinLink, a first of a kind project to maximise offshore wind

By |January 27th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

National Grid and TenneT Germany announce our cooperation on GriffinLink, a planned GB-Germany multi-purpose interconnector (MPI). GriffinLink would support energy security, accelerate the connection of offshore wind and mark a coordinated approach on supply chains and infrastructure. Announced at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, the project could maximise shared offshore wind resources in the [...]

27 01, 2026

North Sea Summit ‘Investment Pact’ to mobilise €1tn in offshore wind investments for Europe

By |January 27th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Seven Heads of State and Government and the Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries gathered in Hamburg yesterday to boost the expansion of offshore wind. Together with industry and transmission system operators they signed the “Investment Pact for the North Seas”. Governments commit to building 15 GW of offshore wind per year over 2031-2040 and de-risking offshore [...]

27 01, 2026

NATO DIANA UniLab Defence accelerator site in Latvia welcomes its first cohort

By |January 27th, 2026|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

On January 22 the official opening ceremony of the NATO DIANA UniLab Defence acceleration site in Latvia will take place in Riga. This will also be the opening demo day for six startups from Canada, Slovenia, Norway, and the United Kingdom that have been admitted to the NATO DIANA acceleration programme and will spend the [...]

27 01, 2026

Finnish Hydrogen Cluster’s roadmap released: Europe’s most competitive hydrogen economy is built through joint efforts

By |January 27th, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Finnish Hydrogen Cluster has published a hydrogen economy roadmap, which provides the guidelines and measures to elevate Finland into Europe’s most competitive hydrogen economy by 2035. The measures presented in the hydrogen economy roadmap focus on areas such as initiatives to boost the hydrogen market, the increased availability of clean energy and biogenic carbon [...]

26 01, 2026

BWO: European offshore wind cooperation significantly increases electricity yields and reduces costs

By |January 26th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Berlin, January 26, 2026. On the occasion of the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, a new study by Fraunhofer IWES on behalf of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) shows that If offshore wind farms in the Danish and Swedish exclusive economic zones (EEZ) [...]

26 01, 2026

2025: A Record-Breaking Year for the Port of Klaipėda

By |January 26th, 2026|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

In 2025, cargo volumes at the Port of Klaipėda continued to rise consistently, with several cargo segments reaching all-time highs. Particularly strong results were recorded in container cargo, ro-ro traffic, liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil products, minerals, and construction materials. Passenger traffic also reached new heights, with hundreds of thousands of people choosing sea routes [...]

23 01, 2026

NATO security spending can turn offshore wind into European security assets, new report urges

By |January 23rd, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

E3G urges governments to use an ambitious offshore wind agenda to turn the North Seas into a security anchor for Europe. North Seas nations can together show leadership in agreeing a security-by-design approach to boost security and deliver a stronger industry. Energy ministers and Heads of States of ten North Seas nations will meet to [...]

23 01, 2026

Vattenfall highlighted as a driving force in new sustainability analysis

By |January 23rd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

A new sustainability report highlights Vattenfall as a leading example in building consumer confidence around climate change. The analysis shows that trust in Vattenfall is growing faster than the market average – reinforcing its position as a sustainability leader. The Strategic Brand Radar, based on data from the Sustainable Brand Index between 2011 and 2025, [...]

23 01, 2026

ENTSO-E closes 2025 with a successful programme of achievements and looks forward to the new Annual Work Programme for 2026

By |January 23rd, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

In 2025, ENTSO-E delivered a comprehensive set of legally mandated activities that reinforces its role in supporting the secure and efficient operation of Europe’s power system. In total, 96.3% of projected deliveries under the AWP 2025 were successfully completed.  Key achievements of 2025 include the publication of the Bidding Zone Review report, the publication of ERAA 2025, [...]

22 01, 2026

Global Wind Capacity Expected to Cross 2 TW by 2030, driving economic growth: GWEC

By |January 22nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

21 January, Davos, Switzerland | New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year, while Europe has delivered another 22.5 GW of new capacity - 5 GW more than was installed [...]

22 01, 2026

ORLEN Neptun begins preparations for a service port for the Baltic West offshore wind farm

By |January 22nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

ORLEN Neptun has signed a reservation agreement with the Kołobrzeg Seaport Authority. The agreement covers the reservation of land in the Kołobrzeg Seaport, which will enable the preparation of a service port to support the ORLEN Group's next offshore wind farm, implemented as part of the second phase of offshore wind energy development - Baltic [...]

22 01, 2026

Urban industrial symbiosis: a path towards sustainable partnerships

By |January 22nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

By Irene Paoletti, EU Project Manager, Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP), a EUSEW partner organisation Industry in the EU is decarbonising, and at the same time becoming more resilient and competitive in order to meet long-term climate and energy EU objectives. Yet the role of industrial symbiosis, often overlooked in industrial and energy policies, [...]

22 01, 2026

Finnish Military Intelligence Review 2026: A Strategic Wake-Up Call for Offshore Wind in the Baltic Sea

By |January 22nd, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE|

When the Finnish Defence Forces publish their Military Intelligence Review, the document is not written for the energy sector. Yet the 2026 edition should be required reading for everyone involved in offshore wind, grids, ports, and maritime industry development around the Baltic Sea. The reason is simple. The report confirms that the Baltic Sea has [...]

16 01, 2026

From bystanders to partners: How to ensure the new Citizens Energy Package effectively engages EU citizens in a clean energy future?

By |January 16th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Niklavs Tamanis, Veronica Saletti, Marco Costa, Marina Fernández-Campoamor - EUSEW  Young Energy Ambassadors Citizens still struggle to join Europe’s clean energy transition. This article tests two practical approaches that turn hosts into partners: energy communities, where citizens co-own and share power, and community-benefit clauses which distribute value locally. We, Young Energy Ambassadors, show how targeted [...]

14 01, 2026

Estonian Government approved a development plan to make the energy sector more reliable, affordable and cleaner

By |January 14th, 2026|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

Estonian Government approved the National Development Plan of the Energy Sector until 2035 (ENMAK 2035), drafted by the Ministry of Climate. The plan sets the goals of ensuring energy security, increasing national competitiveness, and facilitating the transition to a clean energy economy. Preparation for the plan began in 2021. The final document provides an overview [...]

13 01, 2026

Baltica 9: A coherent portfolio and economies of scale. Bartosz Fedurek on PGE’s offshore strategy

By |January 13th, 2026|INTERVIEW, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The Baltica 9 project, developed jointly with FEW Baltic II as the Baltica 9+ undertaking with a total capacity of approximately 1.3 GW, strengthens PGE Group’s position as a key player in the Polish offshore wind market. Bartosz Fedurek, President and CEO of PGE Baltica, discusses the significance of the auction, economies of scale on [...]

13 01, 2026

Use of artificial intelligence saved Equinor USD 130 million in 2025

By |January 13th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Artificial intelligence (AI) contributed to value creation and savings for Equinor and its partners amounting to USD 130 million in 2025. AI is now utilized on offshore platforms and land facilities to solve industrial tasks on a large scale in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner. To achieve Equinor's ambition for the Norwegian continental shelf [...]

13 01, 2026

Ostwind 3 grid connection project on the home stretch: Offshore platform precisely installed in the sea off Rügen

By |January 13th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Windanker wind farm is to feed electricity into the 50Hertz transmission grid from October. Stefan Kapferer: "50Hertz is making a significant contribution to tapping the great wind energy potential of the Baltic Sea." Work on the OST-6-1 grid connection project for the Gennaker wind farm is also well advanced. The expansion of the grid connection systems for connecting offshore [...]

12 01, 2026

Growth in re­new­able en­er­gy in 2025

By |January 12th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The Bundesnetzagentur has released its preliminary figures on growth in renewable electricity generation capacity in 2025. Renewable installed capacity increased by nearly 21 gigawatts (GW) to a total of just under 210 GW. This represents a year-on-year increase of 11%. The increase is mainly accounted for by solar and wind. “Last year solar power once again led the way in terms [...]

12 01, 2026

Cross-Border Innovation: Building a Stronger Nordic–Baltic Defence Ecosystem

By |January 12th, 2026|ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

At Estonian Defence Week, one of the most thought-provoking sessions was the panel on Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation, featuring insights from Jaan Kokk (Superangel), Kati Pärn (Startup Estonia), and Mika Rantakokko (VTT Finland). The discussion highlighted the urgent need for regional collaboration in defence innovation and the unique strengths that Estonia and Finland bring to the [...]

12 01, 2026

BEE on the EEG amendment: Renewables are the foundation of energy supply

By |January 12th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) presented a position paper on the planned EEG amendment. In it, the association shows how the transformation course that has been embarked upon can be consistently continued and systemically optimized. “The upcoming EEG amendment will set the course for the future viability of Germany, its energy supply, and its [...]

9 01, 2026

windpunx and solarpunx realign management

By |January 9th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

- Realignment strengthens operational structures and accelerates growth in dynamic market environment Berlin - windpunx GmbH & Co. KG and solarpunx GmbH & Co. KG have realigned their management structure in order to meet increased market demands and accelerate the development of their organizational structures. The aim is to further strengthen the operational performance of [...]

9 01, 2026

Poland standardizes future professions in the energy sector: Recruitment of experts by the Ministry of Energy

By |January 9th, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The Polish Ministry of Energy has announced a key recruitment drive for specialists who will help define professional qualification standards in the power sector. This initiative is of fundamental importance for energy security and the pace of transformation in the Baltic Sea region, where the demand for certified experts is growing at a record pace. [...]

9 01, 2026

Young source rock proven common in the Norwegian Sea

By |January 9th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

1/6/2026 For the first time, a new scientific publication has documented a young source rock with widespread presence in the Norwegian Sea. The presence of a source rocks is the number one prerequisite for forming petroleum. Documentation of a new source rock can create new exploration opportunities, particularly in areas with no previously known source rocks. The Norwegian Offshore [...]

8 01, 2026

How to secure offshore energy infrastructure – conference in Warsaw

By |January 8th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

On January 15, 2026, during the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl in Warsaw, discussions and presentations will be held on the security of offshore energy infrastructure. During four dedicated sessions, debates will be held on the legal changes needed to better secure critical infrastructure, cooperation between services and armed forces, countering physical and cyber threats, and [...]

8 01, 2026

Why the Baltic Sea moved to the centre of Europe’s energy map

By |January 8th, 2026|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

As Europe’s energy landscape evolves new strategic hotspots for resilience and growth are emerging, notably the Baltic Sea. The countries of the Baltic Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe have built their energy policies around security of supply for many years. Baltic Sea countries are also well-established and fast-growing markets for new energy developments, [...]

8 01, 2026

Europe’s three-fold solar and wind growth sparks urgent grid investment, Aurora finds

By |January 8th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Aurora’s latest report analyses the state of Europe’s power grid and outlines measures to address issues such as grid congestion, connection delays, and restricted cross-border capacity, now increasingly evident in many parts of Europe. (BERLIN) AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH— A new analysis by the global power market analytics firm Aurora Energy Research, finds that insufficient grid investment across [...]

8 01, 2026

Nine bat species have been identified along the Kurzeme coast as a part of EIA

By |January 8th, 2026|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

To assess the potential impact of the offshore wind park on bats, in March of 2025 the joint Estonian – Latvian project ELWIND signed an agreement with the Polish company “3Bird”, which has extensive experience and studied the impact of offshore wind parks on these protected animals in other similar projects. The study was conducted [...]

8 01, 2026

Maintaining security by ensuring our defence readiness: Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Lithuania

By |January 8th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Lithuania and Germany are the closest of partners in the European Union and in NATO. Not only do we share common values, but we are also united by action as we assume greater responsibility than ever before for the security of our continent. Germany recently stationed two Eurofighters in Malbork, Poland, to further strengthen aerial surveillance [...]

7 01, 2026

AI and Energy: the dynamic duo shaping the power grid

By |January 7th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

By Mbuwir Brida, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador Have you tried asking ChatGPT what the world’s most pressing challenge is? It ranks climate change as the first challenge. So how about we use the technology behind ChatGPT to solve that challenge?  The most significant way to mitigate climate change is to move from fossil fuels to renewable [...]

7 01, 2026

PGE and Ørsted select contractor for commissioning of Baltica 2 onshore substation

By |January 7th, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]

7 01, 2026

Baltic Power launches second round of Transitional Compensation Payments for Fishermen

By |January 7th, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Baltic Power will begin a second round of compensation payments to fishermen under its Transitional Compensation Scheme. This next stage of the program continues the support launched in 2024, when nearly 100 eligible fishing vessel owners received compensation. From 1 January 2026, Baltic Power—the company responsible for the construction of Poland’s first offshore wind farm—will [...]

6 01, 2026

Orsted and Skyborn joint venture moves to court (again) over US lease suspension as project nears completion

By |January 6th, 2026|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

Revolution Wind LLC has announced that it will seek a preliminary injunction against the lease suspension order issued by the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), escalating a dispute that now threatens one of the most advanced offshore wind projects in the United States. The project company, a 50/50 joint [...]

6 01, 2026

Ignitis Gamyba Allocates €1.1 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure

By |January 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

From September 2024 to this October, Ignitis Gamyba allocated €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to support the restoration of Ukraine’s war‑damaged energy infrastructure. According to the European Commission, this is the largest logistical operation it has ever coordinated. The European Commission’s announcement is available here: Commission delivers thermal plant to supply power for 1 million Ukrainians In just [...]

6 01, 2026

Transmission network ready for power from the first offshore wind farms

By |January 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

On December 30, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne confirmed the technical readiness of the transmission infrastructure to receive power from offshore wind farms. All the necessary stations and lines have successfully passed voltage tests. “The new Choczewo station, the expanded Żarnowiec station, and the 400 kV line connecting them are ready to transmit energy from wind farms [...]

6 01, 2026

The nominees for the Energy Transition Promoter 2025 award have been announced – the winner will be decided in Oulu in February

By |January 6th, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

It is once again time to highlight the most significant achievements and contributors in the field of renewable energy in Finland, as the nominees for the 2025 Energy Transition Promoter Award have been announced. The award is given to an achievement or activity that has contributed to supporting or accelerating the growth and development of [...]

5 01, 2026

Deinhard: “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized”

By |January 5th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK) has criticized the planned distribution of trade tax revenues from offshore wind energy. New regulation jeopardizes acceptance of the energy transition “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized for doing so,” said IHK Chief Executive Max-Martin Deinhard. East Frisia has [...]

5 01, 2026

8.2 cents subsidy expected for new onshore wind turbines

By |January 5th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Berlin: (hib/BAL) A total of 30,225 wind turbines with a capacity of 67,038 megawatts are located onshore in Germany. In addition, there are 1,637 offshore turbines with a capacity of 9,215 watts, as stated by the German government in its response (21/3275) to a minor interpellation (21/2947) by the AfD parliamentary group (as of October [...]

5 01, 2026

North Sea Summit 2026: Strengthening European cooperation on offshore wind energy Strengthening regional cooperation on offshore wind energy – for a secure, clean, and affordable energy supply

By |January 5th, 2026|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The German government will host the third North Sea Summit (Nordsee-Gipfel) on January 26, 2026, at Hamburg City Hall. At the summit, important decisions will be made on closer cooperation in the expansion of offshore wind energy. Joint expansion is key to strengthening Europe's energy security and competitiveness, restoring investment and planning security for the [...]

5 01, 2026

Polish Ministry of Energy’s plans will have a negative impact on energy prices

By |January 5th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) drafted by the Polish Ministry of Energy arbitrarily reduces the scale of wind energy development without presenting any analyses. According to analyses by the Polish Wind Energy Association, the new version of the KPEiK will lead to a sharp increase in energy prices in the coming years. [...]

2 01, 2026

Baltic East: Competitive Pricing and Synergies with Baltic Power. Janusz Bil on the Future of Offshore in the ORLEN Group

By |January 2nd, 2026|INTERVIEW, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic East project achieved success in the recent offshore wind auction, offering a highly competitive price of PLN 476.88/MWh. About the background of cost optimization, the strategic proximity to Baltic Power, and the project timeline that assumes first power generation as early as 2032, I speak with Janusz Bil, President of the Management Board [...]

2 01, 2026

Polish Ministry of Energy published draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 and 2040 – key document for Polish energy sector and economy

By |January 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Ministry of Energy has published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (KPEiK) with a perspective until 2040. This is a key document for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and economy. "Modern energy, strong industry, a secure energy mix, and lower energy prices for Polish families and Polish businesses. The [...]

2 01, 2026

Industry concludes strong year – high expectations for 2026

By |January 2nd, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Following a very positive previous year, the German wind energy industry has concluded another strong year with new records in terms of approval and contract volumes. The industry wants to face up to its growing responsibility for the German energy system, emphasizes BWE President Bärbel Heidebroek. Heidebroek: "The figures speak for themselves: wind energy is [...]

2 01, 2026

Europe’s wind energy workforce powers ahead – jobs, skills and opportunities for 2030

By |January 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Europe’s wind industry continues to drive economic growth, energy security and employment. The European Wind Energy Workforce Report sees employment in wind growing from 443,000 jobs today to over 600,000 by 2030. The report has granular data on current employment levels and vacancies, and the most sought-after profiles and the skills required in the wind [...]

24 12, 2025

Security of Offshore Energy Infrastructure – Key Conference in Warsaw This January

By |December 24th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

During the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl, which will take place on 15 January 2026 in Warsaw, the Ministers of Defence of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will discuss countering threats present in the Baltic Sea basin. Four dedicated sessions will focus on discussions covering necessary legal changes to better protect critical infrastructure, cooperation between public [...]

23 12, 2025

PGE and Ørsted select contractor for commissioning of Baltica 2 onshore substation

By |December 23rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]

23 12, 2025

Germany: Next-generation monopolies moved using time and cost-effective new tech

By |December 23rd, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopolies for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier [...]

22 12, 2025

Gennaker offshore wind farm obtains construction and operations permit

By |December 22nd, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval Decision opens the route to FID and the start of construction activities, with scheduled commissioning in 2028 The Gennaker offshore wind farm, the is currently the largest project in the German Baltic Sea and will provide green electricity [...]

22 12, 2025

2025: Key Decisions and Milestones – The Bałtyk Projects in Focus

By |December 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The year 2025 will go down in history as a breakthrough period for offshore wind energy in Poland. Equinor and Polenergia’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects entered the construction phase, while Bałtyk 1 was prepared for the auction. It was a year of key permits and contracts, investment decisions, financial close, and the commencement [...]

22 12, 2025

RWE to sell Polish offshore wind development project to PGE

By |December 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

350-megawatt F.E.W. Bałtyk II project to be further developed by PGE; closing of the transaction expected in Q1/2026 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 [...]

19 12, 2025

ORLEN strengthens its position in offshore wind – Baltic East wins ERO auction

By |December 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The ORLEN Group strengthens its position in the offshore wind sector – the Baltic East project has won the auction for offshore wind farms conducted by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki URE). This is an important step towards the development of renewable energy sources and the construction of a secure, [...]

19 12, 2025

The first offshore auction was a pricing success. The market confirms profitability, but the government is slowing down development

By |December 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of the auction is a breakthrough moment for the domestic offshore sector – it means [...]

18 12, 2025

Historic Offshore Wind Auction Outcome in Poland. Three Projects Secure Guaranteed Support

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The results of Poland’s first offshore wind auction under the second phase of market development have been announced. The President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE) confirmed that three offshore wind projects in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea have secured the right to negative balance coverage, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 3.4 [...]

18 12, 2025

Grids are crucial to make Europe more competitive and energy secure

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has unveiled an EU Grids Package, a set of legislative and policy measures to modernise and expand Europe’s electricity grids. The Package is a crucial step to make energy more affordable and secure for households and industry. It addresses long-standing bottlenecks in grid development. It proposes new rules for grid planning and [...]

18 12, 2025

Installation of monopiles at the Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany completed

By |December 18th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Iberdrola Deutschland, Iberdrola's international business in Germany, has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm, successfully installing the project's 21 monopile foundations. This marks the start of the next phase of construction. The monopiles were manufactured at a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically equipped for large monopile foundations as part of a strategic alliance between [...]

18 12, 2025

DEME secures foundation and cable installation contracts for BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

DEME has been awarded three contracts for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition.  BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a [...]

17 12, 2025

WindEurope Announces Annual Event 2026 Ambassadors

By |December 17th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]

17 12, 2025

WindEurope 2026 Opens Call for University Proposals, Spotlight on Combating Mis- and Disinformation in the Energy Transition

By |December 17th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]

17 12, 2025

Political majority secures future of road to Esbjerg Port

By |December 17th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Towers, nacelles and other large wind turbine components are transported from companies in Brande, Give and other locations to Esbjerg Port. From there, they are shipped to Europe and the rest of the world. Green Power Denmark has long been working for a much-needed upgrade of the road to relieve the burden on neighbours and [...]

16 12, 2025

Offshore: The President of the Energy Regulatory Office publishes updated auction rules for offshore wind farms

By |December 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The Energy Regulatory Office's Public Information Bulletin[1] has published updated auction rules for obtaining the right to cover the negative balance for electricity generated in offshore wind farms. In accordance with the wording of the MFW Act[2], valid until November 26, 2025, the President of the Energy Regulatory Office was obliged to establish the Rules [...]

16 12, 2025

European Youth Council of Pomerania officially established

By |December 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

On the initiative of Piotr Müller, Member of the European Parliament, the European Youth Council of Pomerania was established. The new body consists of ambitious young people from across the province, aged between 18 and 26, who were selected through a recruitment process that attracted a great deal of interest. During the conference “The Voice [...]

16 12, 2025

20 years of pioneering offshore work: OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE Foundation remains a strong voice for future-oriented expansion

By |December 16th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

Berlin, 27 November 2025 – The OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Foundation (Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ceremony at the British Embassy in Berlin. On Tuesday, high-ranking representatives from politics, science and business in Germany and the United Kingdom discussed milestones achieved, current developments and the key challenges for the coming decade. Keynote speaker [...]

16 12, 2025

The Danish Government proposes one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets for 2035

By |December 16th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Danish Government is strengthening its climate ambition and allocating the necessary funding to meet a new national climate target for 2035. The government proposes that the 2035 target be set as a point target within the range of 82 to 85 percent. Whichever level within this range is ultimately chosen, Denmark will continue to [...]

16 12, 2025

Energy and Climate Strategy to boost clean transition and reduce emissions

By |December 16th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks. “The Energy and Climate Strategy compiles the Government’s energy and climate policies that have been agreed [...]

15 12, 2025

Additional protective shield for the national energy system

By |December 15th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Polish energy sector and the military are joining forces to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in the national energy system (KSE). Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. and the General Staff of the Polish Army have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at protecting against cyber, hybrid, and military threats. The event was attended by Deputy Prime [...]

15 12, 2025

Baltic synchronisation achieved global recognition by winning PMI’s Project of the Year award

By |December 15th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The Baltic countries’ synchronisation with continental Europe won the prestigious Project of the Year award at the Project Management Institute (PMI) awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. One of the largest and most widely renowned associations of project management professionals recognized the successful implementation of this complex project ahead of schedule. “This global recognition once [...]

15 12, 2025

Enhanced Sweden-Germany cooperation

By |December 15th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed an enhanced and expanded Strategic Innovation Partnership between Sweden and Germany. The Joint Declaration of Intent comprises new areas including foreign policy, capital market issues, migration and international development cooperation. “Germany is one of our closest Allies and partners. With this expanded agreement, [...]

12 12, 2025

Study published with high resolution seabed map for 7,000 km² of Southern Baltic, a new asset for offshore wind

By |December 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A new open access scientific paper has unveiled one of the most detailed seabed datasets ever produced for the Polish part of the Southern Baltic. The study by Łukasz Janowski and a large team of co-authors, published in Earth System Science Data, describes high-resolution hydroacoustic data covering more than 7,000 square kilometres of Polish marine [...]

12 12, 2025

Van Oord completed the installation of 21 monopiles at the Windanker offshore wind farm

By |December 12th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of all 21 monopiles at Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm, a key milestone in the construction of the project. This achievement involved the largest monopiles Van Oord has ever installed, made possible by earlier upgrades to its heavy lift installation vessel Svanen, which is now equipped to [...]

12 12, 2025

Pioneering collaboration on CO2 logistics at Stockholm Norvik Port

By |December 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The collaboration began in May 2025 and is a continuation of the NICE project (Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden), which previously conducted a feasibility study in collaboration with a number of stakeholders. The continued work focuses on a detailed design of the logistics node Stockholm Norvik Port in close dialogue with suppliers and participants in [...]

12 12, 2025

The Environmental Impact Assessment of Curonian Nord offshore wind farm was presented to the public

By |December 12th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has reached one of the most important milestones in the development of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm by completing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. It was presented to the public during the meetings held at the cities of Palanga, Neringa and Klaipėda as well as to the residents [...]

11 12, 2025

Smulders: OSS Jasmund topside and jacket are underway

By |December 11th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Both the jacket and the topside of OSS Jasmund have sailed away for their installation site as part of the Ostwind 3 grid connection project in the German Baltic Sea. The complete substation is now ready for offshore installation. The HSI consortium, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, is pleased to announce the successful [...]

11 12, 2025

Synchronization of the Baltic States with continental Europe receives global recognition

By |December 11th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

The synchronization of the Baltic states with continental Europe won the global "Project of the Year" award. The Project Management Institute (PMI), one of the world's largest and best-known project management organizations, recognized the complex and accelerated implementation of the synchronization project at an award ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. The synchronization of the Baltic states [...]

11 12, 2025

Commission proposes upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

By |December 11th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy and accelerating electrification. This will help lower energy prices and support affordable living for all Europeans. It will ensure secure [...]

11 12, 2025

Elering applies for special national planning to determine the conditions for the Estonian section of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor

By |December 11th, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

On December 1, 2025, Elering submitted an application to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to initiate a special national plan with the aim of determining the possible construction conditions for the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) The planning process will clarify whether and under what conditions it would be feasible to build a hydrogen [...]

10 12, 2025

Harnessing Green Hydrogen to Power Islands: Green Hysland’s Technical Assistance Programme Has Launched

By |December 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Green Hysland’s Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) has officially kicked off with a meeting that gathered the four participating islands and the Green Hysland TAP team. The programme was created to support islands interested in developing green hydrogen projects. by offering free technical support that is tailored to address their specific needs and contexts. Through a collaborative process, the TAP will result in a pre-feasibility assessment to guide the next steps of their project. By providing this expert mentorship and guidance for green [...]

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