SPIE Secures Cable Termination Work on Poland’s Bałtyk 2 & 3 Offshore Wind Farms

Why It Matters

The contract underscores the rapid expansion of offshore wind in Poland and bolsters SPIE’s foothold in Europe’s high‑voltage cable market, accelerating progress toward EU renewable energy targets.

Key Takeaways

• SPIE wins inter‑array cable termination contract for Bałtyk 2 & 3
• Project includes 66 kV, 400 mm² and 1 000 mm² cables
• 100 Siemens Gamesa SG 14‑236 DD turbines deliver 1 440 MW
• Offshore construction starts Q2 2026; turbines install 2027, power 2028
• Contract expands SPIE’s high‑voltage expertise in European offshore wind

Pulse Analysis

Poland is positioning itself as a new hub for offshore wind, with the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects adding 1 440 MW of clean capacity to the Baltic Sea. Developed by Equinor and Polenergia, the farms sit 22‑37 km off the Ustka‑Łeba coast, aligning with the European Union’s 2030 renewable target of 40 % electricity from green sources. Their scale—100 Siemens Gamesa SG 14‑236 DD turbines—places them among the continent’s largest single‑site wind installations, promising a steady flow of power from 2027 onward.

The SPIE contract focuses on the critical inter‑array cable termination and testing phase, a technically demanding step that ensures reliable transmission from each turbine string to the offshore substations. Using 66 kV, 400 mm² cables for outer‑most turbines and 1 000 mm² conductors for full‑string output, the work demands high‑precision splicing and rigorous testing to meet offshore standards. Seaway7, the EPC lead, selected SPIE Wind Connect for its proven high‑voltage expertise, aiming to mitigate downtime and safeguard the project's aggressive schedule that targets turbine installation in 2027.

Securing this contract strengthens SPIE’s presence in Europe’s burgeoning offshore wind supply chain, positioning the firm to capture further opportunities as neighboring countries accelerate similar projects. The Bałtyk farms will also stimulate local manufacturing and services, creating jobs and fostering a skilled workforce in the region. As the turbines spin up in 2027 and full commercial output begins in 2028, the projects will contribute significantly to Poland’s energy independence and the broader decarbonization agenda across the continent.