Port of Gdańsk’s T5 terminal advances as key installation hub for Baltica 2 offshore wind project

Representatives of Ørsted and PGE visited the construction site to review progress and discuss upcoming project milestones. Once completed, the T5 terminal will serve as a logistics base for storage, pre-assembly and installation of offshore wind turbine components.

The Port of Gdańsk will act as the main installation port for 107 wind turbines forming part of the Baltica 2 project, with offshore installation scheduled to begin in 2027. Timely delivery of the installation terminal is considered a critical success factor for the overall offshore campaign.

The T5 terminal is expected to operate as a dedicated offshore wind facility for at least 10–15 years. After this period, its future use will depend on evolving market needs. The on-schedule execution of the project by Polish contractor Istrana underlines the growing capabilities of the domestic port and construction sector in delivering large-scale offshore infrastructure.

For Istrana, T5 represents a strategic investment reinforcing the Port of Gdańsk’s position as a key logistics hub for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. The scale and complexity of the works highlight the long-term importance of the terminal both for the Baltica 2 project and for the port’s future role in offshore energy.

Upcoming construction phases include continued reinforced concrete and piling works, development of working platforms, delivery of prefabricated elements and commencement of network infrastructure installations. In parallel, final ground levelling and soil strengthening works will be completed to prepare the terminal for heavy offshore components handling.

The lease agreement for the port area designated for the T5 terminal was signed in 2024 by PGE, Ørsted and Istrana. Covering more than 21 hectares, the terminal has been designed to accommodate both jack-up installation vessels and ro-ro transport units simultaneously, significantly enhancing offshore installation capabilities in Gdańsk.

With a total capacity of 1.5 GW, Baltica 2 will become the largest offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, supplying clean renewable energy to approximately 2.5 million households. The project is partially financed through Poland’s National Recovery Plan, with PLN 5.5 billion allocated to PGE’s share, while Ørsted is funding its part from own resources.