Baltic Industrial Group has completed the construction of two offshore power stations for Baltic Power

Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) has completed the construction of two offshore power stations for Baltic Power – the most advanced offshore wind energy (OWE) project in Poland.

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24 january 2025   |   16:01   |   Source: ARP / Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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Baltic Industrial Group completes construction of two offshore power stations for Baltic Power

The completion ceremony for two offshore power stations was recently held, with attendees admiring the fully constructed and ready-to-ship installations at GPB's Gdynia quay. The stations are set to be loaded onto a specialized barge soon.

As the inheritor of the Gdańsk Shipyard's legacy, Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) remains steadfast in its mission to establish an offshore industry hub in the Tri-City area and achieve Tier-1 supplier status in offshore wind energy (OWE) projects. This vision is strongly supported by the Group's owner, the Industrial Development Agency (ARP), which sees it as an opportunity to rebuild Poland's industrial strength in the Pomerania region.

 -The Industrial Development Agency S.A. is already a key link in the supply chain for Polish wind energy - said Radosław Niedzielski, Vice President of ARP S.A. - The substantial investments made by ARP Group companies to restore production capacity, coupled with their vast maritime industry expertise, position us as active participants in the expanding offshore sector. The power stations delivered today for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm are tangible proof of the high-quality products from Polish factories. Additionally, the neighboring Baltic Towers factory, Europe’s largest and most modern offshore wind tower manufacturing facility, will further solidify ARP's role as a leader in Poland’s energy transition.

Jakub Dulski, Vice President of ARP, emphasized the collaborative effort involved in delivering the power stations.

- I want to thank everyone for their determination, which brought this spectacular project to completion, particularly GPB’s entire management team. We also extend our gratitude to our partners at Baltic Power, especially Orlen S.A. When we encountered a five-month delay in May last year, the project's success seemed almost unattainable. Today, we are celebrating that success. Our ongoing modernization and recovery efforts for GPB, including the Gdańsk Shipyard, are essential to competing in the global energy and offshore markets.

The power stations play a crucial role in the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, as they transform and transmit the electricity generated by wind turbines to land. Each station built by GPB weighs approximately 1,300 tons and measures 20 x 40 x 40 meters—comparable to a multi-story building. The construction process, spanning nearly two years, involved over 400 workers from GPB’s facilities in Gdańsk and Gdynia, including Baltic Operator and Energomontaż-Północ Gdynia.

- This project represents a significant achievement for Baltic Industrial Group and the employees who have worked tirelessly over the past two years. We thank our Baltic Power partners for entrusting this critical task to a Polish company from Pomerania. We have proven our capabilities and are ready to take on more offshore projects and actively contribute to Poland’s energy transition. Over the next several years, the offshore wind energy development program in Poland will require investments worth hundreds of billions of złoty. A substantial portion of these funds should remain in the country, boosting the technological and production capacity of Polish firms while contributing to GDP growth and economic development. This project demonstrates Baltic Industrial Group's essential role in this vision - said Adam Kowalski, President of the Management Board of GPB.

Baltic Power is a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power and stands as one of Poland’s most advanced offshore wind energy projects. Once operational, the investment will meet 3% of Poland’s energy demand. The wind farm will feature 76 state-of-the-art turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW and a height exceeding 250 meters, across a 130 km² area. Two offshore power stations—constructed by GPB subsidiaries—are integral to the project.

By completing this venture, GPB has reaffirmed its unique expertise, readiness, and commitment to Poland’s rapidly accelerating Offshore Wind Energy Development Program.

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