Ustka offshore hub takes shape - construction of PGE Baltica O&M base officially begins

On June 3, 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction of the PGE Baltica operations and maintenance (O&M) base in the heart of Ustka’s port. This state-of-the-art facility is set to become a pivotal element in Poland’s growing offshore wind sector, with completion scheduled for Q4 2026. The base will support the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – a joint project between PGE and Ørsted – and future offshore wind developments in the Baltic Sea.

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03 june 2025 | 20:58 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print

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The ceremony gathered representatives from the investor, PGE Group, its Danish partner Ørsted, general contractor DORACO Construction Corporation, contract engineer Sweco Polska, as well as government officials, regional authorities, and industry guests.

– This O&M base will be the operational heart of our offshore wind projects. It will house logistics and service coordination for Baltica 2 and, later on, additional offshore wind farms. With over 30 Polish entities already involved in the project, the investment showcases how strongly the local supply chain can support offshore development – said Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of PGE Baltica.

The O&M base, to be located on a former fish processing site spanning over 2.3 hectares, will include an administrative and welfare building, warehouse, maneuvering yard, and a quay dedicated to crew transfer vessels (CTVs) serving offshore installations. The facility will also feature approximately 5,500 square meters of landscaped green areas.

– This investment is a milestone not only for Poland’s energy transition but also for regional development. Ustka, long known as a tourist destination, is now becoming a year-round operational hub for the offshore sector, creating new, high-quality jobs and redefining the role of the port – noted Przemysław Jastrzębski, Vice President of Finance at PGE.

General contractor DORACO emphasized the strategic value of the project for both national energy goals and the domestic construction sector.

– Partnering with PGE Baltica on this flagship offshore investment gives us a chance to apply our expertise in hydrotechnical engineering while boosting Polish local content. We're proud to contribute to the foundation of the offshore sector and strengthen the competencies of Polish companies for future projects – said Radosław Jarosiewicz, Vice President of DORACO.

Beyond its operational function, the Ustka base will also serve as a logistics and personnel support hub during the construction phase of the Baltica 2 project, which is scheduled to become operational in 2027.

With this development, Ustka is being positioned as a key node in Poland’s offshore wind infrastructure – a transformation that reflects the broader momentum of the country’s energy transition and the rise of the Baltic Sea as a clean energy corridor.

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