EU sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues
The EU's latest package lists 34 individuals and 47 entities, targeting Russia's shadow fleet, energy revenues, defence industry and propaganda networks.
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06, 2026
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06, 2026
Russian disinformation against wind power is a national-security threat, Polish experts warn
Officials and analysts told a Warsaw press conference that disinformation against wind power is a funded Russian operation, with a record 2026 propaganda budget and energy named as a deliberate target.
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06, 2026
Global Wind Day 2026 puts community benefits in focus as WindEurope warns against rigid EU rules
On Global Wind Day, WindEurope spotlights how communities share in wind farm revenues — and warns that draft EU participation rules could undermine the very models that build local support.
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06, 2026
BALTOPS 2026 launches from Gdynia under NATO command for the first time
NATO's largest Baltic Sea exercise began on 4 June with 20 ships sailing from Gdynia — the first BALTOPS run under a NATO command structure since 1972.
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06, 2026
Frontex Logs 1,000th Aerial Surveillance Mission of 2026 as Coverage Expands
Frontex has completed its 1,000th aerial surveillance mission of 2026, accumulating over 5,060 flight hours across operations in two continents as the agency expands coverage to 12 countries.
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06, 2026
NATO Clears Legacy Ordnance from the Baltic Seabed in Open Spirit 2026
Exercise Open Spirit 2026 brought eight NATO nations to Latvian waters to neutralise World War-era ordnance from the Baltic seabed — a mission with direct implications for offshore wind installation safety.
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06, 2026
Nine Nations Join NATO’s Premier Anti-Submarine Exercise in the Norwegian Sea
NATO's Dynamic Mongoose 2026 anti-submarine warfare exercise concluded on 29 May in the Norwegian Sea, with forces from nine nations testing detection and response capabilities across air, surface and sub-surface domains.
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05, 2026
Cadeler Reports EUR 125M Revenue in Q1 2026, Nearly Doubling Year-on-Year as Fleet Scales Up
Cadeler reported EUR 125M Q1 2026 revenue, nearly double the prior year, driven by a ten-vessel fleet and a EUR 2.7B order backlog, while maintaining full-year guidance.
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05, 2026
Global Wind Installations Hit Record 178 GW in 2025, Five Manufacturers Cross 100 GW Cumulative Mark
The global wind industry installed a record 178 GW in 2025 — up 40% year on year — as five turbine manufacturers each exceeded 100 GW in cumulative installations, according to GWEC's annual supply-side data report.
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05, 2026
EU Wind Funding Yields Seven-Fold Economic Return, New Study Finds
A Trinomics/DTU Wind study commissioned by WindEurope finds that €11.6bn of targeted EU wind funding could yield €33bn annually in economic returns and 180,000 jobs by 2040, while displacing 70 bcm of imported gas.
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05, 2026
Ignitis Group Targets €3 Billion Investment in Green Flexibility and Grid Expansion to 2029
Ignitis Group has announced a EUR 2.5–3.0 billion Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 centred on green flexibility technologies, grid expansion, and a value-over-volume investment approach.
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05, 2026
Poland Moves to Build Its First Cable Laying Vessel for Baltic Offshore Wind
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.
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05, 2026
Baltic Sea Region Forum Brings 500 Experts to Tallinn to Address Resilience
More than 500 experts gathered in Tallinn for the 17th EUSBSR Annual Forum, focusing on resilience across regional security, Baltic Sea environment and economic competitiveness.
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05, 2026
Norway Joins EU Baltic Sea Strategy as Ninth Member
Norway has joined the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region as its ninth member, expanding cooperation in energy, maritime safety, and sustainability across the region.
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05, 2026
Modern Offshore Wind Turbines Achieve 40–50% Capacity Factors, Says Polish Wind Association
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.
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05, 2026
The Silent Sabotage: How Misinformation is Paralyzing Europe’s Energy Independence
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 [...]
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05, 2026
PGE and Ørsted have begun installing the foundations for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm
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 [...]
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05, 2026
ORLEN Neptun conducts marine environment surveys for the Baltic West project
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 [...]
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05, 2026
Changes to the Management Board of RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
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 [...]
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05, 2026
EU grants worth €600 million available for cross-border energy infrastructure projects
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). [...]
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04, 2026
Sea of Wind: A campaign by PWEA and ORLEN Foundation debunks myths
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 [...]
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04, 2026
Finland now has over 10 gigawatts of wind and solar power
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 [...]
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04, 2026
Offshore wind energy creates over 31000 full-time positions and 14,6 Billions of euros in added value in Germany
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 [...]
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04, 2026
“Local Content. For the benefit of Poland”. We support domestic companies. We build the economy
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. [...]
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03, 2026
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the meeting of the European Council of March 2026
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 [...]
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03, 2026
Construction of Poland’s first offshore power station, built entirely in Poland, enters next phase
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. [...]
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03, 2026
All transition pieces connecting the foundations to the turbines and offshore substations have been installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm
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 [...]
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03, 2026
First generation at Thor offshore wind farm
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 [...]
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03, 2026
Security and resilience – a regulatory requirement in offshore wind
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 [...]
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03, 2026
Local content prioritized by ORLEN Neptun Polish companies at the key stage of designing the Baltic East offshore wind farm
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 [...]
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02, 2026
When the industry needs dialogue most, it stops paying for it.
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 [...]
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02, 2026
Dajin Offshore Strengthens European Supply Chain through Partnership with Polish State-Owned Shipyard – Stocznia Szczecińska “Wulkan” for Nordseecluster B – a joint offshore wind project of RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management
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. [...]
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02, 2026
Baltica 2 cable corridor takes shape: 150 km of inter-array cable routes already prepared
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 [...]
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02, 2026
”Offshore Power Plant” Baltic Sea significantly increases power generation
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 [...]
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02, 2026
BC-Wind Enters the Construction Phase. Kacper Kostrzewa on Financing, Local Content and Lessons from the First Phase
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 [...]
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01, 2026
North Sea Summit ‘Investment Pact’ to mobilise €1tn in offshore wind investments for Europe
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 [...]
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01, 2026
NATO DIANA UniLab Defence accelerator site in Latvia welcomes its first cohort
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 [...]
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01, 2026
Baltica 9: A coherent portfolio and economies of scale. Bartosz Fedurek on PGE’s offshore strategy
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 [...]
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01, 2026
WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as new CEO
WindEurope has announced the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 February 2026. The leadership change comes at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate objectives. Van der Straeten brings extensive political and policy experience to the role, having served as Belgium’s Energy Minister [...]
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01, 2026
Why the Baltic Sea moved to the centre of Europe’s energy map
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, [...]
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01, 2026
Maintaining security by ensuring our defence readiness: Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Lithuania
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 [...]
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01, 2026
AI and Energy: the dynamic duo shaping the power grid
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 [...]
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01, 2026
Transmission network ready for power from the first offshore wind farms
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 [...]
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01, 2026
Baltic East: Competitive Pricing and Synergies with Baltic Power. Janusz Bil on the Future of Offshore in the ORLEN Group
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 [...]
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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
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 [...]
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12, 2025
Sources: Former Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten set to become WindEurope’s new CEO
According to information confirmed by BalticWind.EU sources, former Belgian Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of WindEurope, the association representing Europe’s wind power sector. Van der Straeten served as Belgium’s federal Minister of Energy from October 2020 until January 2025, during a period marked by [...]
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12, 2025
Historic Offshore Wind Auction Outcome in Poland. Three Projects Secure Guaranteed Support
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 [...]
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12, 2025
HISTORIC OFFSHORE AUCTION IN POLAND STARTS TODAY! THE BATTLE FOR 4 GW IS ABOUT TO BEGIN
A big day for Poland's energy transition: Today, 17 December 2025, marks the start of the first historic auction for Polish offshore wind farms (OWF) in the Baltic Sea! The energy sector is holding its breath – in this round, investors are competing for the right to support projects with a total capacity of 4 [...]
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12, 2025
The Danish Government proposes one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets for 2035
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 [...]
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12, 2025
Commission proposes upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
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 [...]
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12, 2025
German Wind Industry: 2026 Offshore Auctions Without Structural Reform
Germany’s Bundestag has adopted amendments to the Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz (WindSeeG). While parts of the reform are welcomed by the offshore wind industry, one key decision is widely viewed as a strategic mistake: the continuation of 2.5 GW of offshore auctions in 2026 under the old auction design. The sector had hoped for a decisive political signal [...]
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12, 2025
EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's dependence on an unreliable supplier, which has repeatedly destabilised European energy markets, put at [...]
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12, 2025
Baltic Industrial Group completes its first steel structures for the Baltica 2 foundation package
Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) has manufactured the first anode cages and a boat landing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – the largest offshore project currently under construction in Poland, being developed jointly by Ørsted and PGE. These components, part of the secondary steel scope, play a key protective role by [...]
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12, 2025
EIB allocates €600 million to new offshore wind farm in Poland
The European Investment Bank has provided the largest share of support among the 15 institutions involved in financing BC-Wind. The new 390 MW offshore wind farm will supply clean energy to nearly half a million Polish households and businesses. This is the third major offshore wind energy project in Poland this year to receive funding [...]
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11, 2025
Every fifth energy-related message online may be misinformation. Information warfare over strategic sector of Polish economy
The Polish energy sector faces a double threat: massive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and a growing wave of disinformation and fraud aimed directly at consumers. This multidimensional attack is not only intended to cause financial losses, but also to undermine trust and pose a real threat to human life and the continuity of supply. The [...]
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11, 2025
The Danish Energy Agency opens tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms
The Danish Energy Agency is announcing tenders for three areas for the establishment of at least 2.8 GW of offshore wind power. The tenders are based on thorough market dialogues and includes, among other things, state subsidies and greater flexibility for developers to increase the likelihood of qualified bids. The Danish Energy Agency is now [...]
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11, 2025
PGE Baltica: Strategy and directions for development of offshore wind – summary of Offshore Wind Poland 2025
Warsaw hosted the largest conference dedicated to offshore wind energy – Offshore Wind Poland 2025. PGE Baltica, a member of the PGE Group and the main partner of the event, actively participated in key discussions on the development of the sector and building Poland's competitive advantage on the market. During the inaugural session, in which [...]
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11, 2025
Offshore wind energy – the flywheel of the Polish economy
The offshore energy investment program has already entered the construction phase. Polish offshore energy has the potential to become one of the biggest drivers of the national economy – fully utilizing its potential means as much as 33 GW of power and investments of PLN 869 billion. The development of offshore wind energy could generate [...]
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11, 2025
A school in Ustka will train specialists for offshore wind energy. PGE Baltica will sponsor a new vocational class
Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter of intent with the Słupsk County, the school's governing body, regarding cooperation in the [...]
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11, 2025
The first nacelles for offshore wind turbines from a Polish factory have been installed at the Baltic Power wind farm
Baltic Power, a joint project of the ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has confirmed the installation of the first three 15 MW turbines equipped with nacelles manufactured at the Vestas plant in Szczecin. A total of 76 turbines will be installed, some of which will have nacelles from the factory in Western Pomerania. This achievement [...]
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11, 2025
Sweden to get wind-energy lift with EIB loan to forest-industry group Holmen
EIB lends Swedish forest-industry group Holmen €100 million to expand onshore wind generation in northern Sweden Project to provide green power for energy-intensive industries Operation advances Swedish and European climate goals The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending 1.1 billion Swedish kronor (around €100 million) to forest-industry group Holmen to expand its renewable energy generation. [...]
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11, 2025
Underwater drones to strengthen security in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Armed Forces continue to accelerate their ability to detect, monitor, and repel threats beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea. Together with FMV and Saab, a large autonomous underwater drone is now being developed. This collaboration will enable the rapid development of advanced systems that will strengthen Sweden's maritime capabilities and the protection [...]
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11, 2025
Finland’s ports take steps towards important emission reductions – good practices to be made permanent across the Baltic Sea region
The John Nurminen Foundation’s Fertilizer Shipping Project investigated the emissions from fertilizer handling in ports. Solutions were developed together with port stakeholders and best practices were compiled into international guidelines. Now the work is being extended beyond fertilizers to other potentially harmful discharges and new ports in coastal cities around the Baltic Sea. Work done [...]
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11, 2025
EIB Group consolidates sustainability reporting in landmark 2024 report
EIB Group unveils first consolidated Sustainability Report, aligning with EU standards and streamlining key disclosures. EIB Group committed a record €51 billion for climate action and environmental sustainability in 2024, driving the green transition in Europe and beyond. The average greenhouse gas emissions intensity for electricity generation projects in the EIB Group’s portfolio fell by [...]
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11, 2025
DNV proposes revised risk management framework for UK offshore renewables industry, built on oil and gas best practice
DNV has released a comprehensive study comparing major accident risks and risk management practices in the UK between the offshore oil and gas and the offshore renewables industries. The study highlights the need for a revised approach to managing major accident hazards in offshore renewables as the UK advances toward net-zero emissions. The study Offshore renewables [...]
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10, 2025
Both offshore substations installed at Poland’s first offshore wind farm – Baltic Power
Baltic Power offshore wind farm – a joint venture project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power – completed installation of both offshore substations. These four-story structures gather energy generated by 76 wind turbines to transfer it to the onshore infrastructure. The topsides of the substations were manufactured at local shipyards in Gdańsk and Gdynia. Baltic [...]
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10, 2025
The offshore Estonian project Avara Saare 1 becomes Avara
OXAN Energy, together with partners Ocean Connect Energy and SNOW, has unveiled the new identity of their jointly developed offshore wind project, located 60 km off the Estonian coast. Formerly known as SAARE 1, the project will now be called Avara, a name derived from the Estonian word avar, meaning “open, vast, and spacious.” The new name reflects the project’s forward-looking vision [...]
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10, 2025
Connecting offshore wind farms to the grid: A New 400 kV projectroject in Poland
Construction has begun on the 400 kV Choczewo - Gdańsk Przyjaźń line, which will be used, among other things, to transmit power from offshore wind farms. The first foundations for the pylons are already being laid. Power from the Choczewo station will be transmitted inland via four extra-high voltage lines. The 400 kV Choczewo-Gdańsk Przyjaźń [...]
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10, 2025
PWEA comments on Vestas’ suspension of investment in Poland
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) is calming fears following news that Vestas has temporarily suspended construction of a second wind turbine blade factory in Szczecin. Although the Danish giant's decision has caused concern, according to PWEA it does not reflect the prospects for the sector (offshore in Poland), but is the result of the [...]
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10, 2025
Vestas halts major Polish turbine factory
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has suspended its plans to build its largest factory in Poland, a decision reportedly taken due to "lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe," according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). The factory, which was intended to produce blades and create more than 1,000 jobs, was [...]
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10, 2025
World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal
New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder renewable targets before COP30. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Brasília, Brazil, October 14, 2025 – The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released today by [...]
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10, 2025
Steelwind Nordenham completes monopile deliveries for Poland’s Baltic Power project
Steelwind Nordenham GmbH has announced a major milestone for the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, confirming the successful delivery of all foundation structures for the project. The final three monopiles were loaded out last week, marking the completion of a year-long logistics effort. Over the course of 26 separate shipments, Steelwind Nordenham successfully delivered all [...]
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10, 2025
Ignitis Renewables takes over full control of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm
AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) informs that following the National Energy Regulatory Council’s (hereinafter – NERC) approval on 10 October, UAB “Ignitis renewables” (hereinafter – Ignitis Renewables) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with OW Offshore, S.L. (hereinafter – Ocean Winds) for the acquisition of 49% shares in UAB “Offshore wind farm [...]
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10, 2025
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs by 2027
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more on offshore wind and Europe, that a number of offshore wind farms will be [...]
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10, 2025
Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender fails
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) of Lithuania has announced that the second tender for the development of an offshore wind park has failed. The failure comes as only one participant registered by the application deadline, falling short of the legal requirement for a successful tender. Insufficient Registration Leads to Tender Failure According to the [...]
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10, 2025
EIB Group to accelerate and simplify green investment, boosting European competitiveness, energy security and tech leadership
EIB Board adopts second phase of pioneering Climate Bank Roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, security and lower energy prices for companies and families. Plan includes doubling of investment for climate change adaptation, along with radically simplified procedures. Decision consolidates EIB Group’s role as the Climate Bank and reaffirms commitment to staying the course as anchor financier [...]
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09, 2025
First batch of monopiles for Baltica 2 leaves production hall
The first batch of monopiles – steel foundations for the Baltica 2 project implemented by Ørsted and PGE – has left the production hall. Monopiles are key load-bearing elements of the entire wind farm – they carry the loads of the turbines and sea waves, and the precision of their manufacture and assembly directly translates [...]
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09, 2025
Poland’s Supreme Audit Office publishes critical report on wind energy development
The measures taken by the Ministry of Climate and Environment regarding the legal conditions for the location and construction of wind farms did not ensure the dynamic development of this energy sector in Poland. The problems include changes in regulations limiting the locations of investments, delays in the implementation of EU directives into Polish law, [...]
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09, 2025
First offshore tower section in Poland built at Baltic Towers in Gdańsk
In Gdańsk, at the modern Baltic Towers plant, a ceremony was held to mark the production of the first offshore tower section in Poland – a landmark event for the domestic industry and the development of offshore wind energy. The Industrial Development Agency S.A. (ARP) was represented at the event by Vice-President Ilona Deręgowska, who [...]
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09, 2025
Report monitoring the energy transition in Germany – 10 key measures
Published on 15 September 2025, the report monitoring the energy transition in Germany is the result of a coalition agreement and was prepared by the BET and EWI research institutes on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. On this basis, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche presents proposals [...]
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09, 2025
“Local first” – Poland above all
"Over the next 10 years, we will be spending trillions of zlotys on the Polish energy sector. We must do everything we can to ensure that this money goes to domestic companies on the largest possible scale“ - said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the Polish wind energy suppliers' forum ”Energy from Poland - [...]
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09, 2025
NERC temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. The Council made this decision at today's meeting in response to last week's decision by the Government to temporarily suspend the tender procedures and resume them on October 6. Once the tender is resumed, documents may [...]
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09, 2025
Tripartite Contracts for offshore wind
The European Commission wants to accelerate the electrification of Europe’s economy with renewable powering the decarbonisation of industry that’s currently running on fossil fuels. To this end, they’ve proposed a new policy initiative – “Tripartite Contracts” – and they want to apply them specifically in offshore wind. Tripartite Contracts could be a good way to [...]
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09, 2025
“Europe’s independence moment”: domestically produced wind energy boosts security and competitiveness
In her 2025 State of the Union address EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the new geopolitical reality in which economic competition and national security are intertwined. She stressed the need for Europe to massively invest in digital and clean technologies to ensure the future continues to be made in Europe. In her [...]
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09, 2025
BDEW: Extending the operating life of wind farms to 35 years is economically and environmentally beneficial
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) today published a study on the further operation and reuse of offshore wind farms and grid connection systems. The report was commissioned by BDEW and prepared by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES in cooperation with offshore wind farm operators and transmission system operators. [...]
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09, 2025
Lithuania temporarily suspends tender procedures for development of second offshore wind farm
The State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has temporarily suspended the tender procedures for the development of a second offshore wind farm. The Council made this decision at yesterday's meeting, responding to last week's government decision to temporarily suspend the tender procedures and resume them on October 6. After the competition resumes, documents can be submitted [...]
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09, 2025
CEF Energy supports landmark Bornholm Energy Island interconnector between Denmark and Germany
CINEA has signed a grant agreement worth EUR 645.2 million under the CEF Energy programme to support the Danish side of the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) Hybrid Offshore Interconnector - one of Europe’s most ambitious and strategic energy infrastructure projects. The grant signature ceremony took place on 4 September 2025 in Copenhagen, during the Informal [...]
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09, 2025
Equinor to participate in Ørsted Rights Issue
Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support the proposal to strengthen Ørsted’s balance sheet in response to the current industry challenges. [...]
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08, 2025
Polish Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on establishment of the Ministry of Energy
On August 21, the Polish Ministry of Energy was established, headed by Miłosz Motyka. The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on this matter. Establishment of the Ministry of Energy The new ministry is being created through the transformation of the existing Ministry of Industry. According to the wording of the Regulation of the Council [...]
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08, 2025
Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of PGE Baltica, on the costs of offshore wind
In recent months, there has been heated discussion in the media and even in newspaper headlines, suggesting that “the myth of cheap offshore wind turbines has been debunked.” These sensational statements have injected a dose of uncertainty into the debate on offshore wind energy. Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of PGE Baltica, responded decisively to this media [...]
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08, 2025
The next stage of preparing the seabed for the construction of Baltica 2
The next stage of preparing the seabed for the construction of Baltica 2, a joint project of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted, has begun. This time, the BOKA Falcon, a ship owned by Boskalis, has entered Polish waters. Its task will be to remove large boulders from the future cable route. The ship is [...]
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08, 2025
Prime Minister visits Poland’s first offshore wind farm
Poland's first offshore wind farm, Baltic Power, is being built in the Baltic Sea by the ORLEN Group and Northland Power. This key project in the country's energy transition will supply energy to over 1.5 million households by 2026. It is also a milestone towards Poland's energy independence and security, and another boost for our [...]
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08, 2025
No Bids Submitted in Latest German Offshore Wind Tender
For the first time, no bids were submitted in a German offshore wind tender. On August 6, 2025, the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) announced that its latest auction for centrally pre-surveyed offshore wind areas received no offers. The tender covered two sites—N-10.1 (2,000 MW) and N-10.2 (500 MW)—with planned commissioning dates in Q3 2031 and [...]
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08, 2025
First steel cut in Polish factory – launch of manufacturing of key components for Baltica 2
On July 31st, a symbolic steel cutting ceremony officially marked the beginning of production of components needed for the construction and subsequent safe operation of the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm. The anode cages and mooring structures will be manufactured by the Baltic Industrial Group (part of the state-owned ARP Group) at its factories in [...]
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07, 2025
Ocean Winds selects Siemens Gamesa as the offshore wind turbine supplier for the BC-Wind project in Poland
Ocean Winds has entered into a key agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the supply of SG 14-236 wind turbines and service maintenance, marking a significant step towards the realization of the offshore BC-Wind project in the Polish Baltic Sea. The implementation of these advanced technological solutions will be essential in generating zero-emission energy, addressing the [...]
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07, 2025
IRENA Report: onshore and offshore wind — the most cost-competitive power generation globally
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just released its pivotal "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024" report, delivering a resounding message: renewables are unequivocally the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation globally. This comprehensive analysis, compiled from IRENA's extensive renewable cost database of over 25,000 projects, highlights how 91% of newly commissioned utility-scale [...]
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07, 2025
Will Poland’s new energy ministry accelerate the development of offshore and onshore wind power?
Poland's newly established Ministry of Energy, although heralded as a ‘super ministry’, will not be able to exercise its full powers for the time being due to existing legal regulations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed this information, while declaring his personal support for the new energy minister, Miłosz Motyka from the PSL party. The Ministry [...]
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07, 2025
Skyborn confirms Siemens Gamesa turbine supply and service agreement for Gennaker project
Agreements with Siemens Gamesa aim to ensure supply of the Gennaker offshore wind farm with 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines and their long-term maintenance. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Hamburg – 18 July 2025: Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is delighted to confirm execution of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) and [...]
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07, 2025
FAMUR Gearo Secures License for Wind Turbine Production
Grenevia SA has signed a licensing agreement for the production of a complete wind turbine. Thanks to this contract, FAMUR Gearo – the brand within the Grenevia Group responsible for the wind energy segment – will gain access to advanced technology that will enable the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities and the delivery of modern [...]
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07, 2025
Estonia halts Saare 7 offshore wind licensing
The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially halted the licensing proceedings for the Saare 7 offshore wind farm, located west of Saaremaa island in the Baltic Sea. The decision, issued following an auction held between June 10-12, 2025, comes after both competing applicants, Estonian companies Sunly Wind OÜ and Utilitas Wind [...]