Offshore terminal in Świnoujście for expansion. ORLEN Neptune begins analysis

The first Polish installation terminal for offshore wind farms can be expanded. ORLEN Neptune and the Board of Maritime Ports Szczecin and Świnoujście signed a letter of intent on this matter exactly one year after the terminal was launched in Świnoujście.

Offshore installation terminal in Świnoujście with expansion plan

Pigs' mouth Offshore Terminal was launched in June 2025 as the first installation terminal in Poland for offshore wind farms. After a year of operation, the facility became one of the important elements of the logistics facilities for offshore wind projects in the Baltic.

The terminal is primarily intended to support projects of the ORLEN Group implemented in the second phase of the development of offshore wind energy, i.e. Baltic East and Baltic West. At the same time, external operators, including Ocean Winds and Smulders, used it already in the first year.

The signed letter of intent does not yet mean that construction work is started. This is the first step in the analysis of the potential expansion of the terminal and the modernisation of port infrastructure. The transition to the next stage will depend on the results of business analyses and the possibility of obtaining funding.

Offshore elevator needs installation ports

The expansion of the terminal in Świnoujście is expected to be a response to the expected build-up of offshore wind farms in the Baltic. In the coming years, investments in Poland and the countries of the region will be implemented in parallel, which will increase the demand for specialised port facilities.

As he emphasizes ORLEN Neptunein the first year of operation, the terminal has achieved a satisfactory location. From the perspective of the offshore elevator sector, the most important thing is that the installation port must provide not only the storage site for the components, but also the proper load capacity of the wharf, transport access and the ability to operate large installation vessels.

Świnoujście as hub for offshore wind energy

Świnoujście Offshore Terminal combines the function of an installation terminal and a marshalling port. Object allows crossCargo and storage of offshore wind farm components, including turbine components with a capacity of approximately 15 MW and more and parts of transformer stations with a weight of up to 3000 tonnes.

One of the main advantages of the terminal is the capacity of the wharf up to 50 t/m2. According to the communication, this gives the facility the position of one of the few terminals in the region capable of handling the most demanding offshore elevator projects. The location of Świnoujście and access to rail, road, ferry and air transport are also important.

The terminal can support projects implemented not only in Polish waters, but also in the areas of Germany, Sweden and Denmark. This strengthens the ambition of building in the Świnoujście regional base for offshore wind power.

Polish industry and local companies at offshore terminal

The construction and operation of the terminal are also relevant to the national industrial base. 95 Polish entities worked on the project. Currently, more than 20 local companies provide terminal service.

For Polish offshore wind is an important element, as the development of offshore wind farms does not end with turbines themselves. Equally important are ports, shipyards, logistics, large-scale transport, service and domestic companies able to participate in the entire supply chain.

Second phase dependent on analysis and funding

The letter of intent signed by ORLEN Neptune and the Board of Maritime Ports of Szczecin and Świnoujście opens talks about further development of the terminal. The Parties shall declare their readiness for analyses to determine the extent of possible expansion and its business rationale.

If the project goes to the next phase, Porcine can strengthen its position as one of the most important installation facilities for offshore wind farms in the Baltic. For Poland, this would mean not only a greater share of offshore wind projects, but also a chance to anchor national companies in the European offshore wind energy market.

Source: Orlen Neptune