The first of 76 turbines has been installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, being built by Orlen and Canadian company Northland Power. Full commissioning is planned for 2026. Each turbine has the capacity to power a city the size of Stalowa Wola, and the entire farm will meet approximately 3% of the country's energy demand. The installation is being carried out by a 160-meter jack-up vessel capable of carrying three complete turbines, and some components – including nacelles – are being manufactured locally, including in Szczecin. The project is expected to generate approximately 4,000 GWh per year, reducing CO₂ emissions by 2.8 million tons per year. Orlen emphasizes that the investment is a key step towards energy transformation and the further development of offshore wind energy.
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A delegation from the Ministry of National Defense, led by Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda, visited the French Naval Group shipyard in Toulon to review the Scorpène submarines offered under the "Orka" program. During the visit, a letter of intent was signed regarding cooperation in the field of land-based cruise missiles, which could deepen the strategic partnership between Poland and France. Technology transfer and the possibility of servicing the vessels domestically were also discussed. The Scorpène submarines have an autonomy range of up to 80 days, are equipped with modern armament (F21 and Exocet torpedoes, and the ability to launch NCM missiles), and are already in service with several countries. The Ministry of National Defense has announced the selection of a contractor by the end of 2025, although the first vessel may not enter service until 2031-2032
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Central European Petroleum announced the discovery of Poland's largest conventional oil and gas field – Wolin East (WE1), located approximately 6 km from Świnoujście, in the Polish Exclusive Economic Zone in the Baltic Sea. Estimated recoverable reserves are 22 million tonnes of oil and condensate and 5 billion cubic meters of commercial-grade natural gas, with the entire Wolin concession potentially containing as much as 33 million tonnes of oil and 27 billion cubic meters of gas. The WE1 well was drilled at a depth of 2,715 meters using the Noble Resolve platform. Analyses confirmed a 62-meter hydrocarbon column in the Main Dolomite (Ca2), with excellent production conditions. CEP is a Canadian company headquartered in Calgary, and is majority owned by Norwegian investors.
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Minister of Infrastructure Dariusz Klimczak visited the Port of Gdańsk to review the expansion of the Baltic Hub container terminal, which saw the launch of the T3 quay, which will increase the port's handling capacity by 1.5 million TEU per year. He also discussed investments such as the new "W" berth at Naftoport, the T5 offshore installation terminal, and the floating LNG terminal (FSRU) under construction. The Inner Port is currently modernizing four 1.9-kilometer quays, and developing a shore-based ship supply system (OSS). Additionally, road and rail projects are underway to improve logistics in the port's hinterland. All these initiatives are intended to strengthen Poland's position as a key maritime hub in Europe.
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Polenergia has signed a five-year agreement with the Warsaw University of Technology, assuming patronage over the Environmental Engineering program to educate future energy sector personnel. The collaboration aims to develop student competencies in renewable energy, energy management, and sustainable development, in line with the group's ESG strategy. Polenergia experts will deliver lectures, co-create the curriculum, and promote careers in the green energy sector. Educational and informational events are also planned as part of the agreement. The partnership aims to better align educational offerings with the challenges of Poland's energy transition.
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