Protection of maritime critical infrastructure. Energy Security Congress

On January 15, 2026 Warsaw will become the site of a key debate on the safety of offshore energy infrastructure. During the second edition of the Energy Security Congress, experts from the administration, armed forces, services and industry will discuss the real threats to critical infrastructure at sea and the tools for its effective protection.

Maritime infrastructure security at the heart of Energy Security Congress debates

In four dedicated discussion sessions, participants will focus on the necessary legal changes, the interaction of services and armed forces, the fight against physical and cyber threats, and models of financing investments to strengthen the safety of offshore energy installations.

This year's edition of the Congress will start with the summit of energy security Poland-Lithuania. The talks will be attended by energy ministers of Poland and Lithuania – Miłosz Motyka and Gabriel Gorbacevski – as well as defence ministers Paweł Zalewski and Tomas Godliauskas. Baltic Sea security remains a priority for both countries not only in the military or economic dimension, but also in the energy dimension. Oil and gas supplies are carried out by the sea, and Warsaw and Vilnius are planning a dynamic development of offshore wind energy.

Polish-Lithuanian cooperation also includes land infrastructure. Both countries connect the GIPL gas pipeline and the LitPolLink power bridge. After the synchronisation of the Baltic electricity systems with the European network, Poland plays an important role in stabilising the energy system of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

New regulations and institutions in the protection of maritime critical infrastructure

The Energy Security Congress will also discuss the draft Emergency Management Act and the already in force "Safe Baltic" Act. It provides for the establishment of a Marine Security Centre, which will be operated by the Border Guard. The new regulations also provide for an extension of the powers of the Navy to protect critical maritime infrastructure.

Subsequent sessions will focus on technological and cyber challenges and practical aspects of financing projects that increase the resilience of critical infrastructure. Congress will also create a space to discuss the cooperation of armed forces and uniformed services with offshore wind farm operators.

The event was covered by the honorary patronage of the Government Centre Security, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Digital Affairs.

15 January 2026.
Central House of Technology, ul. Krucza 50, Warsaw
Organizer: Energy Club
Agenda and Registration: EnergySecurityCongress.pl