Equinor and Polenergia have expanded their collaboration with the Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 offshore wind farm projects. As part of the preparations for the installation of underwater power cables, Helix Robotics Solutions will handle the removal of boulders along the cable route.
The two companies signed amendments to their agreements with the consortium, emphasizing the importance of clearing the seabed for the safe and effective installation of the export cables. Helix Robotics Solutions will relocate large boulders from the cable corridor before the cable installation begins. This operation involves moving individual boulders using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) claw and clearing boulder clusters with the specialized i-Plough unit from Helix.
Both tools will be operated from separate vessels, allowing for efficient clearance of the route designated for the export cables. The i-Plough, a cutting-edge boulder removal machine, is among the few of its kind globally. Securing this unit was critical for the planned installation work scheduled for next year. The effective use of the claw and plough will facilitate the removal of obstacles that could impede the safe installation of the underwater cables.
Work on the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 farms is progressing on schedule. The drilling operation for the underwater export cable’s landfall has commenced, and a service base for both projects is under construction in Łeba. Equinor and Polenergia have made final investment decisions and secured funding for the projects.
Key specifications for Baltic 2 and Baltic 3: – Distance from shore: approximately 37 km (Baltic 2) and 22 km (Baltic 3) – Number of turbines: 100 modern units – Total capacity: 1440 MW – Estimated number of households powered by green energy: over 2 million – Start of energy transmission: 2027 – Beginning of commercial operation: 2028
The construction of the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 wind farms aims to support Poland’s energy transformation, enhance economic competitiveness, and strengthen the country’s energy independence.
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