Lithuanian port to launch offshore wind infrastructure project

In order to develop sustainable energy sources and increase the country's energy independence, Lithuania is actively preparing for the development of offshore wind energy sources in the Baltic Sea. The Port of Klaipeda, with its planned wind farm of around 700 MW in the Baltic Sea, is expected to become a crucial platform for the resources needed for this project.

Under the agreement, the Port Authority undertakes to provide the infrastructure on the Smelte peninsula to enable the development of production, assembly or storage activities for offshore wind power plants and components.

"The Port of Klaip?da is taking another step that will significantly contribute to strengthening Lithuania's energy independence. This is the start of real work to attract an investor to a nationally important energy project - offshore wind power development. Diversifying activities and creating conditions for such activities in the port that create high added value is one of the goals of the Port Authority", emphasizes Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaip?da State Seaport Authority.

On the Smelte peninsula, the quays will be reconstructed to accommodate for the loading and assembly of wind turbines. Around 20 hectares of land will be used for these activities. Klasco, for its part, undertakes to build the relevant superstructure.