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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 [...]
Seabed surveys for BC-Wind
A specialized vessel is surveying the seabed for the future Ocean Winds wind farm. Research is underway on the Baltic seabed in the area of the planned BC-Wind offshore wind farm. The Mainport Edge vessel, which specializes in hydrographic and geophysical [...]
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 [...]
Europe needs stronger ports and more vessels to meet its offshore wind goals
Europe aims to increase its offshore wind capacity from 36.6 GW today to 84 GW by 2030. The maritime supply chain—particularly shipbuilding and port infrastructure—plays a critical role in supporting Europe’s energy security. But one of the most pressing challenges today [...]
Global electricity demand to keep growing robustly through 2026 despite economic headwinds
Renewables, natural gas and nuclear are set to meet the additional demand as the world’s use of electricity rises for industry, appliances, air conditioning, data centres, EVs and more. Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest [...]
EU needs to take decisive actions on electricity grids for competitiveness and security
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access restrictions, [...]
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 [...]
Offshore Wind Poland 2025: A Turning Point for CEE’s Offshore Wind Sector
Offshore Wind Poland 2025 is just around the corner – taking place on November 18–19, 2025, in Warsaw. It’s the leading event for the offshore wind sector in Poland and the wider Central & Eastern European (CEE) region. Right now, Poland [...]
Helix will remove boulders from the subsea export cable routes for the Bałtyk 2 and 3 wind farms
Equinor and Polenergia have signed annexes to agreements with the consortium of Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables, extending the scope of cooperation on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Under the annexes, the general contractor, together with Helix [...]
Work begins in municipality Choczewo on trenchless drilling for Baltica 2 project
The sea-to-land controlled drilling is the next stage of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm in Poland, jointly implemented by PGE and Ørsted. Thanks to modern HDD technology, the cable lines will connect the offshore and onshore [...]
Polish Technical Inspection Authority (UDT) conducted its first inspection for offshore wind farms
UDT tests carried out on equipment for the Baltic Power farm – a joint venture between the ORLEN Group and Northland Power – yielded positive results, confirming their safety. The tests were conducted in port on an installation vessel. "The Technical [...]
Climate Classic Poland 2025: registration is now open
Cycling enthusiasts and climate activists will once again join forces during the third Polish edition of the Climate Classic bike rally. This unique event, combining a passion for sport with a deep commitment to climate protection, will take place in picturesque [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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