BGK, PEJ and PGE Baltica strengthen local content in offshore and nuclear projects

The workshop aimed to provide practical support for companies seeking to enter supply chains for offshore and nuclear projects – two pillars of Poland’s long-term energy transition. Participants were briefed on contractual requirements, guarantee instruments and operational standards applicable to major infrastructure investments. The initiative aligns with the national strategy of boosting local content and enhancing the role of domestic industry in projects critical to Poland’s energy security.

According to Mateusz Szczurek, Member of the Management Board at BGK, the bank’s guarantee instruments continue to enable Polish companies to participate in large-scale energy and infrastructure contracts. Experts from BGK presented detailed guidance on contract guarantees, while representatives of PGE Baltica and PEJ highlighted their importance for suppliers wishing to secure work packages in offshore wind or nuclear projects. Both organizations expect demand for services and components from Pomeranian companies to grow steadily in the coming years.

PGE Baltica continues an active dialogue with the supply chain, presenting procurement plans and holding dedicated supplier workshops.

- Contract guarantees are a mandatory element for bidders. Increasing awareness of available financial instruments significantly improves suppliers’ chances of entering the market, said Piotr Dziubałtowski, COO at PGE Baltica.

BGK’s research shows that over 200 Polish companies demonstrate potential for involvement in the offshore wind supply chain, with around 20 already active and more than 100 preparing to enter the market. Meanwhile, a recent report by the Polish Economic Institute, developed with PEJ and BGK, indicates rising readiness among domestic companies to participate in the nuclear program: more than 70% of surveyed firms have experience in the broader energy sector, and one-third have already worked on international nuclear projects. Industry respondents estimate that Polish local content in the first nuclear power plant could reach approximately 40%.

PEJ has recently launched a dedicated team focused on market development and supplier engagement to maximize domestic participation while maintaining project timeline, budget discipline and safety standards.

Regional authorities emphasized that Pomerania has become a major development hub for zero-emission energy. Preparations for the first Polish nuclear plant in Choczewo are underway, and offshore wind farms are planned along nearly the entire coastline. These investments are expected to exceed PLN 600 billion. The Pomeranian Voivodeship supports local companies in certification processes and competence development, which remain key hurdles for firms entering the nuclear supply chain.

Representatives of both the regional government and the Pomeranian Voivode stressed that strengthening know-how, expanding technical competences and building strong supplier networks are essential for ensuring that Polish companies capture a meaningful share of the forthcoming offshore and nuclear investment boom.

Organizers concluded that participation in these strategic projects offers long-term contract opportunities and fosters the development of new industrial specializations, enhancing the competitiveness of companies across the Pomeranian region.