Pomeranian companies drive the development of PGE Baltica service base in Ustka

PGE Baltica’s new operational and service base in the port of Ustka is emerging as a flagship project for Poland’s offshore wind supply chain. The facility will support the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, a joint development by PGE and Ørsted, and is being delivered with a strong focus on domestic suppliers and regional expertise.

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17 november 2025 | 17:17 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print

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Local content from concept to delivery

Project partners highlight that Polish companies are involved at every stage — from documentation and analyses through design and construction. Bartosz Fedurek, president of the board of PGE Baltica, stresses the strategic role of the investment:

- Our Ustka investment demonstrates the commitment of national firms to build the modern port infrastructure needed to service offshore wind farms. That Polish contribution is visible from the very beginning — in documentation, administrative decisions, design and the construction of facilities.

He adds that the long-term operation of the base should foster an ecosystem of local suppliers and service providers that will benefit the town and the wider region.

Design and specialist contractors

The main architectural design of the base is carried out by Bedra Cichosz Architekci from Gdańsk, while hydrotechnical work is handled by Wuprohyd from Gdynia. Geotechnical design, specialist ground investigations, soil improvements and related works are being provided by the Gdańsk consortium Stabilizator and Solitech.

Regional contractors at the helm

A wide range of Pomerania-based companies are engaged in the Ustka build. Krężel from Kobylnica (near Słupsk) is responsible for earthworks, paving and sanitary networks; the company is known locally for promenade refurbishments and coastal infrastructure projects. Electrical installations are carried out by El Professional from Kębłowo (near Wejherowo). For underwater and quayside hydrotechnical tasks, general contractor DORACO works with Kołobrzeg-based Czerwony Szkwał Maritime Works.

Prioritising Polish solutions and capacity building

Sławomir Łapiński, contract director at DORACO, emphasises the contractor’s strategy:

- We want Polish solutions to dominate this project — from the foundations to the last structural element. At each stage we engage local firms because this supports the regional economy and builds competencies and experience among domestic contractors.

He notes that local content is a core priority for DORACO and aligns with ministerial initiatives promoting the offshore wind sector as a key area for investment in Poland’s energy future.

Use of local services during construction

Throughout the construction phase DORACO has used local suppliers for transport, security, equipment hire, catering and accommodation. This has provided immediate economic benefits to the port town and its service sectors.

Economic returns from offshore energy

The Ustka base illustrates how the energy transition can drive local economic development and jobs. Companies from Pomerania and neighbouring regions such as West Pomerania and Greater Poland gain access to new technologies and standards, strengthening their market positions. For many suppliers the contract is both a revenue source and an opportunity to build capabilities for future offshore projects.

Construction progress and technical works

On site, works are progressing according to schedule. The contractor has completed foundation works for the office and social building and part of the warehouse area. Reinforced concrete structures on the ground floor are nearing completion, and prestressed concrete beams were installed above the warehouse on prefabricated reinforced concrete columns in November, closing the main shell of the hall.

Work continues on manoeuvring areas and utilities — potable water, sanitary systems, electrical and telecommunication networks — followed by base concretes preparing the surface for final pavings designed as fibre-reinforced concrete slabs. Road bases, curbs, edging and paving stones are being laid for main access routes. Along the quayside, a secant wall anchored with micropiles and tied with a steel clamp has been constructed; after post-tensioning of micropiles, backfilling and platforms for reinforced concrete piles were made. Preparatory works for hydrotechnical reinforced concrete tasks are now underway.

As the Ustka base moves from shell completion into fit-out and utility works, the project is expected to remain a major regional employer and a catalyst for supply-chain development. The experience gained by the participating companies should position them competitively for upcoming works across Poland’s emerging offshore wind market.

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