A critical discussion unfolded at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as industry leaders grappled with the urgent task of building a skilled workforce to power the burgeoning offshore wind sector. A central panel debate, titled "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," brought together HR professionals, training experts, and policy advocates to dissect the [...]
A palpable sense of urgency permeated the "Guardians of the Wind" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as security experts and industry leaders convened to address the mounting threats to offshore wind infrastructure in the strategically significant Baltic Sea region. The discussion, framed against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, focused [...]
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Law, aimed at ensuring that the development of the country’s first offshore wind farm will maximize benefits for consumers and the state. The new legal framework is also designed to balance offshore and onshore wind development while making [...]
This interview with Bartosz Fedurek CEO of PGE Baltica explores the current state and future prospects of offshore wind development in Poland. While Poland is for obvious reasons still behind more established markets like the UK, it has made considerable progress, recently reaching a final investment decision on the Baltica 2 project. Fedurek highlights regulatory [...]
At the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, during a panel on "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," Božena Petikonis-Šabanienė, Head of HR for Ignitis Renewables, stressed the vital role of collaboration and an open approach to international talent in overcoming the growing skills gap in the offshore wind sector. The panel discussed strategies [...]
Gdansk, Poland - The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit recently convened in Gdansk, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pivotal issue of supply chain development for the burgeoning offshore wind sector in the region. A central panel discussion, featuring representatives from developers, manufacturers, financing institutions, and industry associations, highlighted both the significant progress [...]
At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, Poland, Daniel Ozon, Advisor to the Management Board of CRIST S.A., highlighted the critical need for a resilient European supply chain for offshore wind. He emphasized the geopolitical risks associated with relying heavily on potentially distant suppliers, particularly in China, and called for greater support [...]
The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) is urging members of the Bundestag to allocate funds from the planned €500 billion special fund to the urgently needed expansion of port infrastructure in Germany. According to BWO, strengthening ports is crucial for both the offshore wind sector and national security. The list of targeted investment areas [...]
The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) has welcomed the recent exploratory agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD, confirming their commitment to fully harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources. According to BWO, this sends a strong and positive signal for Germany’s energy transition and ensures long-term planning security for the offshore wind industry. At the [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Nord Wind Park, a renewable energy project under development in Pasvalys district, Lithuania. The hybrid power plant consists of a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm, a 50 MW solar farm and a 20 MW (80 MWh) battery energy [...]
Eemshaven to serve as transshipment point for 45 foundations weighing on average 1,500 tonnes each – the equivalent of 1,000 small cars 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster to be built north of island of Juist; installation of foundations for first construction phase commencing in summer; turbines to be erected in 2026 Nordseecluster A with 660 megawatts to be [...]
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €11bn in new factories to meet the Clean Industrial Deal objectives. On the 13th of [...]
During the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 in Gdansk, a panel discussion titled "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" underscored the vital role of port infrastructure in the burgeoning offshore wind sector. Marek Świerżyński, Engineering Associate Director at Ocean Winds, contributed significantly to the debate, emphasizing the necessity of port development and [...]
Equinor and Polenergia are continuing their efforts to develop the Polish offshore wind energy industry. Once again, they are inviting companies interested in cooperating on offshore wind farm projects to participate in the Supplier Day, which will take place on the 2nd of April 2025 at the "STARTER" Gdańsk Business Incubator. The meeting, aimed at [...]
During the Baltic Offshore Wind Energy 2025 Summit in Gdansk, Former Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek stressed the key role of energy transition for Europe's security. He drew attention to the need to become independent from Russian fossil fuels and called for the development of offshore wind energy in the [...]
At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk, Giles Dickson, CEO of Wind Europe, praised Poland's progress in offshore wind energy development. He stressed the need for a strategic approach to creating a robust domestic supply chain and Poland's potential to become a key European manufacturing hub for offshore wind energy components, [...]
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, an event that aims to accelerate the green transformation of the Baltic Sea region, was inaugurated in the heart of Gdansk, at the historic European Solidarity Centre. The summit was opened by Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Henning-Kloska, who emphasized the key role of offshore wind energy in [...]
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, held at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk, was an important event for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region. Aimed at fostering regional coordination, the programme addressed key issues including energy security, infrastructure development, technological innovation and human resource development. Award for Energy Integration The summit [...]
In a ceremony symbolizing a watershed moment in European energy security, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 was inaugurated with the presentation of the first-ever "Baltic Wind Award." The award honors the historic integration of the Baltic States into the European electricity grid, severing long-standing ties with the Russian and Belarusian grids. Lithuania, Latvia, [...]
PGE Baltica has published its procurement plan for 2025, setting out the key areas of cooperation for suppliers interested in participating in the company's offshore wind projects. The document contains a list of procurements scheduled to be launched in the coming months and provides an opportunity to prepare in advance for tenders and to adapt [...]
Stable electricity supplies at an affordable price, full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, and clean air through joint projects to develop new technologies, including hydrogen - these are the potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries. ORLEN Group and S&P Agency have prepared a report summarising the status of the [...]
A new chapter in the history of the city and the region has begun in Leba, where wind and sea have shaped the landscape for years. On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, the foundation stone was symbolically laid for the construction of an operations and maintenance base for the offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk [...]
The Finnish wind energy service provider Arenso Oy and a leading Estonia-based renewable energy developer and producer Utilitas Wind have signed an agreement for co-operation in the Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Park project. Arenso was assigned to prepare Basic Design for the project. The work was launched in February and will be completed by the end [...]
A recent assessment by Aegir Insights provides a comprehensive overview of Poland’s offshore wind market, showcasing the country’s ambitions and potential within the rapidly evolving European offshore wind sector. Poland, while not yet having operational offshore wind farms, stands out due to its large-scale projects and a clear governmental commitment of 18 GW offshore wind [...]
Korporacja Budowlana DORACO will carry out the rebuilding of the western breakwater in the Port of Darłowo and the construction of a new groyne, which will improve the safety of shipping and protect the port against strong waves. The contractor signed a contract for this investment with the Maritime Office in Szczecin. The modernisation of [...]
The impact of offshore wind farms on fishing activities, assumptions of the interim compensation scheme and planned works in the Baltic Sea will be the main topics of the information meetings that Equinor and Polenergia are organising for the fishing community in connection with the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. The meetings will take [...]
The countdown is on. In just one week, Gdańsk will transform into the epicenter of the Baltic Sea's burgeoning offshore wind industry. On March 10, 2025, the European Solidarity Centre will host the highly anticipated Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, a pivotal gathering of industry titans, influential policymakers, and leading experts dedicated to tackling [...]
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the 200 km2 research site of ELWIND offshore wind park - as highlighted by ELWIND offshore in a recent LinkedIn post. Taking into account the information obtained from the Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde/Nature Conservation Agency of Latvia, the originally selected study area has been moved more than 7 km further [...]
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEurope’s 2024 Statistics out today. That’s less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and insufficient electrification are holding back the expansion of wind. Our latest Outlook for 2025-30, [...]
Berlin, 18 February 2025 – During the official launch event, electricity transmission system operators 50Hertz and TenneT presented the Green Grid Compass together with the FfE (Forschungsstelle für Energiewirtschaft e. V.). The digital tool can be found on www.greengrid-compass.eu and provides data on CO₂ intensity and on the share of renewable energy in the individual European [...]
According to Swedish Wind Energy Association the research program Vindval has published a new report on how the environmental monitoring of wind power's impact on species and natural environments is conducted. The Swedish Wind Energy Association will soon invite stakeholders to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s webinar on March 11, where researchers, regulatory authorities, and [...]
Sweden’s surplus of fossil-free electricity at competitive prices has long made the country an attractive destination for foreign investments, driving job creation and innovation. To maintain this appeal, continued expansion of electricity production is crucial, with wind power playing a key role. This is emphasized by Daniel Badman, CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association, [...]
Neuenhagen, 17 February 2025 – Electrons can now travel along a new north-south freeway. Today, a key infrastructure project for the energy transition officially came online with the commissioning ceremony of the Uckermark Line, consisting of two subprojects. The new 380-kV overhead lines between the substations of Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Bertikow, Vierraden and [...]
According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even as electrification and major industrial investments significantly increase electricity demand, wind power can meet [...]
Eurogrid GmbH, the parent company of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, entered into a contract with twelve banks for a redeemable loan of one billion euros with a term of ten years as part of ‘green’ syndicated financing supported by KfW. The loan will finance two offshore grid connections in the North and Baltic Seas. The projects [...]
On 22 May 2025, the unique 8th edition of the tour de wind REFRESHER - one of the most exciting cycling events in the wind energy industry - will take place! Cycling enthusiasts will come together to take part in this extraordinary competition that combines sport, passion and sustainability. This year the event is open [...]
Maribo, Bremerhaven 21.02.2025 - The 23rd WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference took place from February 19-20, 2025 in Maribo on Lolland / Falster, Denmark, under the motto “Cooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening industry”. This year's conference partner was the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. With international guests [...]
Good news from Brussels for the Danish-German energy project Bornholm Energy Island in the Baltic Sea. The project has received EU funding. Now regulatory path for the project must be defined. The European Commission has provided funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program in the amount of 645 million EUR - underlining the importance [...]
WindEurope has launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting the growth of the European wind supply chain. The industry, which plays a pivotal role in meeting both competitiveness and energy security goals, is set to invest over €10 billion in building new factories and expanding existing sites across the continent. Through the new video series, [...]
The great modernisation programme of Polish power grids is crucial for the future of the offshore wind sector in Poland, especially in the context of the growing role of wind energy in the Baltic Sea. Energa Operator, part of the ORLEN Group, has secured more than PLN 7.5 billion from the National Reconstruction Plan to [...]
Eurazeo, European investment group, has announced its leadership in the €70 million fundraising effort for MPC OSE Offshore, a platform dedicated to Offshore Service Vessels (OSVs) designed to support offshore wind farm operations. This initiative, in partnership with MPC Capital AG, OS Energy GmbH, and a major European family office, marks a significant step in [...]
In a recent LinkedIn post, Sven Utermöhlen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Offshore Wind, provided an update on RWE’s offshore wind activities in Continental Europe. The company currently operates nine offshore wind farms, has three projects under construction, and has secured two additional sites. These developments strengthen RWE’s role in Europe’s clean energy transition. Germany has [...]
The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies and drive participation in the clean energy transition. To amplify young voices and encourage [...]
The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies and drive participation in the clean energy transition. To amplify young voices and encourage [...]
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a pivotal 200 square kilometre research area for the ELWIND offshore wind park, marking a significant step towards boosting renewable energy production in the region. In response to recommendations from Latvia’s Nature Conservation Agency, the initially proposed site has been relocated over 7 kilometres further offshore. This adjustment [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have signed another important contract for the offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3. The contract is for seabed protection in the form of stone surcharges and was concluded with the Dutch company Van Oord. The Bałtyk offshore wind farms are one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of [...]
BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will stimulate up to €8 billion of funding for wind energy projects across the European Union. This initiative will unlock key investments to support new wind farm projects, supply chain efficiency and improved grid interconnections, therefore accelerating wind energy development and ultimately [...]
OX2's offshore wind project development continues to progress despite challenging market and regulatory conditions. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the Halla project, located in Finland's exclusive economic zone, has been completed and submitted to the competent authority. This marks the first EIA report for an offshore wind project in Finland’s economic zone. The [...]
Europe is still not building enough wind farms. Slow and cumbersome permitting remains a key hurdle. National Governments were meant to transpose the good new EU permitting rules (from the Renewable Energy Directive) by July 2024. Most of them have still not done so. Or if they have, the implementation has not happened correctly. The [...]
Equinor has selected the Polish company Erbud as the contractor for the construction of an operations and service base in Leba. The realisation of the construction of the service base in Leba is crucial for the operation of the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms under construction in the Baltic Sea, a joint venture [...]
Green Bonds worth PLN 750 million issued by Polenergia, Poland's largest private energy group, have made their debut on Catalyst. It is also the first debut on this market in 2025. The majority of the funds raised from the issue will be used by the group to build one of the largest infrastructure projects in [...]
ENTSO-E’s draft TYNDP shows the strategic electricity infrastructure investments that ensure that Europe’s energy system can meet the EU’s and Member States energy and climate targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 while providing a positive impact on system costs. In line with the TEN-E Regulation, the new TYNDP outlines the further investments in the European [...]
The demand of the power grid in Europe is undergoing profound changes: An increasing number of decentralized feed-in points and the fluctuating supply from renewable energies are making the interactions between power grid components more complex, posing a challenge for preserving the system stability. That is why in the TenSyGrid project, Fraunhofer Institute for Wind [...]
In February, the next ten participants began training as part of the fourth edition of the ‘Wind - Mine of Opportunity’ programme, which supports the re-training of miners as wind turbine technicians and service technicians. Participants who complete the training will obtain an internationally recognised Global Wind Organisation certification. Six editions of the project have [...]
Swedish wind power set new production records in 2024, marking the highest annual output ever recorded. However, despite this milestone, the expansion of wind energy has slowed due to challenging market conditions, according to the latest statistics from Svensk Vindenergi. After two consecutive quarters without new investment decisions, the trend has finally shifted. While wind [...]
By Diana Yordanova, Communications Director at Housing Europe, one of EUSEW partner organisations This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. As housing affordability pressures people living in Europe's major cities, the EU Affordable Housing Initiative is shifting to another gear. In its second [...]
The European energy sector is undergoing a historic transformation, with offshore wind power emerging as a dominant force in the transition toward renewable energy. Latest data presented by Ignitis highlights a pivotal shift: future offshore wind energy projects in Europe are set to have twice the capacity of onshore projects, signaling a strong commitment to [...]
The main objective of the study is to obtain the fullest possible information on the baseline environmental status of seals and other sea mammals (grey seal, ringed seal, possibly harbor porpoise if presence recorded) prior to any development activities in and around the ELWIND offshore wind park sites and the future temporal and spatial effects [...]
By Luke Haywood, Policy Manager for Climate and Energy and Hannah O’Sullivan, Associate Communications Officer for Climate and Energy: European Environmental Bureau, one of EUSEW partner organisations In less than a year, billions of euros from the Social Climate Fund (SCF) will land in EU governments’ pockets, but some countries are already calling for a [...]
Cadeler announces the signing of a Vessel Reservation Agreement (“VRA”) with Ocean Winds for the installation of the wind turbine generators (WTGs) at BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The potential value of the contract to be negotiated during the pendency of the VRA is estimated to be between EUR 48 million and [...]
In just one month, Gdansk will become the capital of the wind energy sector in the Baltic Sea! On 10 March 2025, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 - the first regional conference for the Baltic Sea countries - will take place at the European Solidarity Centre. Bringing together industry leaders, politicians and experts, [...]
The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing the Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated Task Force prepared a survey which aims to support this process. This survey targets [...]
The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the region’s energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia and Belarus have been permanently disconnected. “The fact that all three Baltic States are [...]
As of February 9th 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own energy systems under common and transparent European rules. The synchronisation of the Baltics not [...]
On 6 February 2025, Stéphane Séjourné, Vice President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, visited the Baltic Industrial Group plant in Gdansk. This was an important stop on the Commissioner's way to the announcement of the Clean Industrial Deal document, the European Union's new industrial policy. Previously, Séjourné had visited key sectors [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have begun preparatory work in the landfall: the exit of cables exporting power from the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms to land. The drilling will allow the power cable to be routed and lead to the power generated by the wind farms. Work on the drilling itself, which will [...]
As planned, construction of the offshore section of the first Polish Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, began in January. The first monopiles, i.e. the main elements of the foundations, were successfully installed on the farm. Ultimately, 78 foundations for turbines and offshore substations will be built [...]
Comprehensive analysis within Spinergie’s flagship Market Intelligence solution offers industry players a competitive edge. Paris, France—February 6, 2025: The offshore wind sector is rapidly evolving to meet constant challenges, including surging demand, new regulatory requirements, and the growing strain on its supply chain. To help clients thrive despite these challenges, maritime technology company Spinergie is [...]
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has successfully installed the first monopile at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, located 23 kilometres north of the Polish coast. The wind farm features the new generation of wind turbines, with a generating capacity of 15 megawatts. After a recent upgrade, including an extension of its gantry [...]
The Baltic Power project, which is one of the most important undertakings in the Polish renewable energy sector, has reached an important milestone. The construction of two offshore substations for the wind farm, which were manufactured at the Baltic Industrial Group shipyards in Gdynia and Gdansk, has been completed. The structures have already been loaded [...]
By Simone Accornero, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador, who states that in 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe surged by over 52%, yet questions persist about the true impact this has had on emission reductions and the acceleration of the deployment of new renewable energy capacity. This article explores [...]
By Eliza Barnea, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador focuses on the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open [...]
In 2024, 73 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 742 MW were commissioned and new foundations and turbines were also installed Expansion of offshore wind energy faces decisive decisions The future federal government must continue to secure sufficient offshore wind energy areas and offer reliable expansion prospects Offshore wind energy expansion requires modernised and [...]
By Marine Cornelis, Executive Director and Founder, Next Energy Consumer, EUSEW Digital Ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. What if your electricity bill could help fight climate change and tackle inequality? Europe’s energy transition is not just about counting [...]
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a subsea survey contract on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind developments in Poland which are jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia. Polish company MEWO will serve as a subcontractor to DeepOcean. Under the contract, DeepOcean will conduct geophysical seabed surveys of the export and inter-array cable [...]
European Investment Bank signed an agreement to support Poland’s largest utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna with a €400 mln loan towards the design and construction of Baltica 2, the European Union’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Baltica 2 will feature innovative technology for a 1.5 GW capacity and sit off the Polish coast in the [...]
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has issued its decision to approve the plan for the construction and operation of the ‘Windanker’ offshore wind farm. In an area of 25 square kilometres, north-east of Rügen, in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (AWZ) of the Baltic Sea, 21 wind turbines will be built. The total grid [...]
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of Ørsted. Mads Nipper joined Ørsted in January 2021. He will step down as CEO on [...]
By Nathalie Hemeleers – Director of EU Affairs at the Solar Impulse Foundation, one of EUSEW partner organisations, highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency, emphasising its importance in driving decarbonisation, competitiveness, and resource optimisation, innovative solutions and supportive financing and policies. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. [...]
Denmark is significantly ramping up its ambitions in offshore wind and green hydrogen, unveiling a series of bold initiatives aimed at securing a fully renewable electricity supply and solidifying its position as a green energy powerhouse. Facing rising costs and supply chain pressures in the offshore wind sector, the Danish government is taking decisive action [...]
This week, members of the WindEurope Ports Platform convened in Poland’s Western Pomerania region to witness firsthand the country’s accelerating offshore wind advancements. Representatives from some of Europe’s largest maritime ports toured key sites in Szczecin and Świnoujście, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in Poland’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. Under the banner of the “West [...]
The Commission is pleased to announce that the overarching theme of this year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be “Powering a fair and competitive green transition”. Scheduled for 10 to 12 June 2025 in Brussels and online, the 19th edition of Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and efficient energy use – and [...]
Dr. Eng. Alexandru Muresan/Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Renergia, and EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador As the EU and its member states make significant investments in green technologies and infrastructure, it is imperative to address the human element of this transition. There is a pressing need for a specialised workforce, and many countries are already experiencing shortages [...]
Baltica 2 offshore wind farm is a project developed jointly by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted. Partners in joint venture have 50 percent shares each. PGE - financing its part of the investment in the project finance formula - obtained loans from 24 Polish and international financial institutions, including European Investment Bank and European [...]
PGE and Ørsted have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Denmark's global leader on climate action Ørsted. Baltica 2, which will be located approx. 40 km off [...]
The Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement. The survey is open for 4 weeks, i.e. until 23 February 2025. To support an effective energy transition, the Pact [...]
In 2024, wind power solidified its position as Finland's second-largest electricity production method, surpassing hydropower, which had traditionally held this rank. Wind energy contributed significantly to the nation's electricity supply, accounting for 24% of total electricity consumption and 25% of electricity production according to data released by Renewables Finland. This milestone underscores wind power’s growing [...]
Equinor and Polenergia, which are jointly developing offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea, have received the first delivery of HV 220kV and EHV 400kV cables for the onshore part of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Polish company Tele-Fonika Kable is responsible for the design, manufacture and delivery of the cables, having [...]
The European Commission has launched 4 calls for public feedback on different secondary legislation relating to the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Regulation 2024/1735. In the form of 3 implementing regulations and 1 delegated regulation, these rules are aimed at supporting the NZIA’s objective of creating a regulatory framework that boosts the competitiveness of EU industry and advances [...]
On the 24th of January, the Baltic Energy Ministers and the Polish State Secretary met in Riga to discuss the final steps related to the preparation for the joint synchronisation of the Baltic States. At the meeting, Ministers confirmed their commitment to infrastructure and resilience measures by signing a joint letter to the European Commission, [...]
Renewables Finland has unveiled ambitious targets to expand offshore wind capacity, setting milestones of 1 gigawatt (GW) by 2030, 7 GW by 2035, 16 GW by 2040, and 24 GW by 2045. Currently, Finland has only 44 megawatts of installed offshore wind capacity. These targets, proposed by Renewables Finland’s offshore wind committee, reflect industry forecasts [...]
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed temporarily halting the ongoing tender process for an offshore wind farm to reassess the terms and conditions of the tender. This move aims to minimize the potential impact on electricity prices for consumers once the project is implemented. A draft Government resolution to this effect has been prepared [...]
Early on January 26th, the submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea belonging to SJSC Latvia State Radio and Television Center (hereinafter – LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTC’s Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the Ventspils–Gotland (Fårösund) segment. LVRTC continues to provide services via alternative data transmission routes. Currently, there [...]
A ceremony was held yesterday to mark the completion of two power substations. Participants in the event were able to admire both structures on the Baltic Industrial Group's quay in Gdynia - complete and ready for loading onto a specialised barge. The Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) - as heir to the heritage [...]
Oxan Energy, French-based offshore wind developer, won the first Estonian floating offshore wind tender. Together with its partner SNOW, Oxan Energy will develop the ‘Saare 1’ project which has a potential capacity of 900 MW. The Estonian authorities have tendered the zone of Saare 1, located 60 km off the coast of the largest Estonian [...]
22 January 2025. - The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) has granted Crist shipyard in Gdynia a loan of almost PLN 53 million for the construction of an innovative production line. This will be the first project of its kind in the offshore wind energy sector in Poland, with funding coming [...]
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed a temporary suspension of the ongoing offshore wind farm auction. The pause would allow for a review of the auction’s terms to ensure minimal impact on electricity prices for end-users. A draft resolution outlining these changes has been submitted for governmental and institutional consideration. Given that the auction [...]
Enefit Green and AFRY signed a contract to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for the 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in Estonia. Johann-Gustav Lend, Head of Offshore Wind Energy at Enefit Green, noted that company is pleased to strengthen its collaboration with AFRY as Enefit Green advances the development of the Liivi [...]
On 6-7 May 2025, the Future Energy Congress, organised by the ‘With Energy About Law’ ["Z energią o prawie"] Association, will be held for the fourth time in Toruń. This is an event that attracts key experts, leaders and innovators of the energy sector. The city of Copernicus will become an arena for inspiring debates [...]
Ørsted presents an operating profit (EBITDA) for 2024 based on preliminary and unaudited reporting. EBITDA excluding new partnership agreements and cancellation fees is expected to total DKK 24.8 billion in 2024, in line with the latest guidance. The operational earnings from Offshore and Onshore were the main contributors and delivered in line with the company's [...]