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Ørsted launches recruitment for operational phase of Baltica 2
Ørsted has begun recruitment for the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm being built in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, implemented jointly with PGE. The company is looking for [...]
When it Comes to Security, There is Only One Party – Poland
"This year may prove decisive for our security and must become a year of full solidarity among Polish women and men, as well as among politicians, around the issue of security. When it comes to security, there is only one party [...]
Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations in Berlin: talks on energy, security and further cooperation
The region's energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech [...]
Wind of change blowing in from the sea: by 2040, 18 GW of installed capacity will be built in Polish Baltic waters
The energy potential of the Polish part of the Baltic Sea is considered one of the largest in Europe, reaching up to 33 GW. ‘Its use would allow a large part of Poland's electricity demand to be met, which in turn [...]
Construction of the Offshore Wind Service Base in Łeba Recognized for Outstanding Safety
The construction of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base in Łeba, carried out for Equinor Poland, has been distinguished by the Regional Labour Inspectorate in Gdańsk with an award for the safest construction site in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The base will support the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind [...]
Meteodyn launches high-resolution global Wind Data Portal
Meteodyn, the France-based wind engineering and climatology specialist, has entered the online wind data market with the launch of its new Wind Data Portal, offering what the company calls the finest horizontal resolution currently available for both onshore and offshore wind [...]
Jānis Vucāns at a Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference Committee in Germany: Ukraine must be involved in all discussions about its future
At its meeting in Kiel, Germany, on Monday, 24 November the Standing Committee of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, reports Jānis Vucāns, Head of the Latvian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The parliamentarians adopted [...]
Atoms, renewable energy sources, and decarbonization. The energy sector in media for 2025
PGE is the strongest brand in the energy industry in terms of media coverage in the latest edition of the Top Brand survey conducted by the Media Monitoring Institute (IMM) and Press magazine. An analysis of media information points to an [...]
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 [...]
Save the date: European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 to focus on a clean, secure and competitive Energy Union
Brussels, 25 November 2025: The 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 9-11 June 2026, under the overarching theme of ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’, the European Commission has announced. Meeting in Brussels and online, [...]
BWO: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines
Berlin, November 25, 2025. A new study by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) confirms that migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines and that the collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed. Commissioned by its financing member companies, the [...]
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 [...]
Baltic Sea2Land final conference in Riga – Sea2Land Navigator and visions for a sustainable Baltic Sea
On November 11-12, the 5th Baltic MSP Forum "Navigate Planning Through Changes" took place in Riga, bringing together the maritime spatial planning and coastal development community from across the Baltic Sea region. This year's forum was special as it served as [...]
The public procurement for the “Marine mammals study for ELWIND” has been published
The study aims to gather critical baseline data on the status of key marine species—grey seals, ringed seals, and potentially harbour porpoises—prior to any development activities in and around the designated ELWIND offshore sites in Estonia and Latvia. The study is [...]
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 [...]
OSS Jasmund: Ready for Installation in the Baltic Sea
Both the topside and jacket of the OSS Jasmund have been successfully loaded out and are ready to set sail to the Baltic Sea for offshore installation. The topside, constructed at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard, measures 48m long, 33m wide, [...]
HINE Group inaugurates its first plant in Poland and reinforces its presence in Central and Eastern Europe
HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across [...]
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 [...]
Does Polish Local Content Still Stand a Chance?
In Poland, the discussion about local content returns like a wave that never quite hits the shore. After years of declarations and promises of a “better future for supply chains,” the government finally established the Team for Domestic Component Participation in [...]
Baltic East is getting closer to implementation. Environmental decision issued
Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). [...]
Pomeranian companies are building the PGE Baltica base in Ustka
The construction of the operational and service base in Ustka is not only one of the most important investments in the field of offshore wind energy, but also an example of the extensive use of the potential of Polish industry. Both [...]
The 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, [...]
IAE: diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever
In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing [...]
Baltic Sea Cities Unite in Słupsk: Collaboration, Commitment, and a Common Vision for Europe
The XVIII UBC General Conference concluded in Słupsk and Dolina Charlotty after four days of lively discussions, practical workshops, and strategic debates on the role of cities in the future of the European Union. The event, which brought together 200 people [...]
Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further
Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers meet [...]
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