Orlen Neptun expands Świnoujście offshore terminal activity with new offshore wind contract
ORLEN Neptun has signed a new agreement to utilize the infrastructure of the Świnoujście Offshore Terminal (SOT), a key hub for offshore wind operations in the Baltic Sea region. The contract, concluded with Smulders, a leading producer of service inspection platforms (SIPs), covers the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, implemented by the PGE–Ørsted consortium.
In brief
ORLEN Neptun has signed a contract with Smulders for the use of the Świnoujście Offshore Terminal in the production of service platforms for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, developed by the PGE and Ørsted consortium. The agreement covers the storage and assembly of steel components and the construction of a production hall, while Smulders carries out manufacturing work at its plant in Żary. The Świnoujście Offshore Terminal handles components for turbines of up to 15 MW and was built for ORLEN Group projects with a total capacity of 5.2 GW. Implementation of the projects is to last until 2040, with the first farms due to start by 2035.
Under the agreement, ORLEN Neptun’s terminal will serve as a logistics and assembly hub for steel components of the wind farm. Components will be stored, assembled, and loaded onto specialized vessels for transport to their offshore installation sites. The cooperation also includes the construction of a dedicated hall for preparatory, assembly, installation, and maintenance operations.
– Świnoujście Offshore Terminal has quickly become a key installation hub for offshore wind in the Baltic region. Our new contracts, including this one with a global leader in offshore components, allow us to leverage our infrastructure while supporting the growth of Polish expertise in tomorrow’s energy sector, said Ireneusz Fąfara, CEO of ORLEN.
Designed to accommodate the largest transport vessels for turbines up to 15 MW, SOT offers direct rail, road, ferry, and air access. Its inland location ensures optimal operational conditions regardless of weather, while its strategic position allows the handling of projects in Polish, German, Swedish, and Danish waters.
The terminal supports the second phase of ORLEN Group’s offshore wind development, covering projects with a total capacity of 5.2 GW. The first, Baltic East, will generate 1 GW off Choczewo (Pomeranian Voivodeship) and is being prepared for a December auction. In parallel, four concessions near Ławica Odrzańska are being readied for the Polish offshore wind support system. The full portfolio is planned for operation by 2040, with three out of five concessions expected online by 2035.
Smulders, responsible for producing internal service platforms, will carry out manufacturing at its facility in Żary before assembling them at Świnoujście. The company is a leading supplier of offshore foundations, enabling access to turbines and electrical substations for maintenance and technical interventions.
Świnoujście Offshore Terminal is rapidly establishing itself as a central hub for Polish and regional offshore wind, integrating production, logistics, and offshore installation capabilities in a single, strategic location.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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