ORLEN Neptun, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has officially launched Poland’s first offshore wind farm installation terminal in Swinoujscie. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step in the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the region and positions itself among the most advanced terminals in Europe.

Designed to handle large-scale offshore wind operations, the terminal will serve as a strategic base for ORLEN’s second-phase wind projects. Additionally, it will be accessible to other operators involved in offshore projects across the Baltic Sea. In a major milestone, ORLEN Neptun has signed its first long-term lease agreement with Ocean Winds—a Spanish-French consortium recognized as one of the world’s leading offshore wind developers.

“The terminal in Swinoujscie is more than just infrastructure—it’s a foundation for an entirely new sector of the Polish economy,” said Ireneusz Fafara, CEO and president of ORLEN’s management board. “Offshore wind energy will power homes, industries and transportation, while creating new opportunities for economic growth. With nearly 50% participation from Polish capital, this initiative signifies a turning point in our clean energy journey.”

The terminal will be capable of supporting the installation of dozens of wind turbines annually, becoming the region’s premier offshore installation hub. It has been engineered to handle the largest vessels used in wind farm construction, including jack-up and heavy-lift ships. It will accommodate turbines with capacities of up to 15 megawatts.

Its operations will include the handling of monopiles, towers, blades, nacelles, subsea cables, and offshore substation topsides weighing up to 24,000 tonnes. Swinoujscie’s multimodal access—via road, rail, air, and sea—and favorable inland weather conditions will ensure year-round functionality.

The terminal will primarily support ORLEN’s offshore wind projects, including Baltic Power and future developments, but will also serve operators in German, Swedish and Danish waters.

Janusz Bil, president of ORLEN Neptun, emphasized the terminal’s competitive edge: “Our facility’s advanced design is already drawing strong interest. We’re not only opening the terminal—we’re securing its future with a lease to one of the largest global developers.”

Under the agreement, Ocean Winds will utilize nearly the entire site to support the BC-Wind offshore wind farm, located roughly 150 nautical miles from Swinoujscie. The terminal will handle delivery, storage, and initial preparation of turbine foundations before shipping them offshore. Local contractors with international expertise will manage cargo and port operations.

Kacper Kostrzewa, managing director of Ocean Winds Poland, added, “This partnership underlines our commitment to local supply chains. Swinoujscie’s terminal meets our technical and timeline needs perfectly.”

The investment aligns with the ORLEN2035 strategy, which aims to build 12.8 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2035, including about 6.4 gigawatts from offshore wind.

ORLEN Neptun, a key subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, focuses on the development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, contributing to the transition toward clean energy. While Neptun specializes in offshore wind energy, the broader ORLEN Group offers a comprehensive portfolio in the energy sector. This includes petroleum products such as medium and light distillates, heavy fractions, and various fuels. ORLEN is also active in the petrochemical industry, producing plastics, fertilizers, and other essential chemicals. Additionally, the company supplies multiple fuel types, including gasoline and diesel, and offers a variety of oils, from base oils to advanced lubricants. Other product offerings include solvents and automotive fluids like brake fluid, highlighting ORLEN’s diverse industrial footprint.