Students Join the “Setting the Course for Offshore” Program
Students from technical schools in the Pomeranian region, specializing in renewable energy, have embarked on a unique educational journey into the offshore wind industry. Launched by Equinor and Polenergia, the “Setting the Course for Offshore” program opens the door for young people to the world of offshore wind – one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Polish economy.
The program is delivered in cooperation with partners: Pomeranian Employers, the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Chamber, Rumia Invest Park, and the Pomeranian Offshore Renewable Energy Competence Centre.
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Originally published on 9 Feb
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The Baltic Sea Region (BSR) port ecosystem faces profound geopolitical and economic reorganization, which has necessitated the rapid dissolution of established trade flows and energy connections. The new TEN-T framework places immediate pressure on the comprehensive ports in the BSR to adapt to rapidly changing security, economic, and regulatory environments.
Long-term competitiveness relies on fulfilling strict 2050 standards for environmental, digital, and multimodal infrastructure, and strengthening dual-use capabilities for military mobility. Securing the long-term vitality of these crucial regional nodes demands immediate, grounded analysis to protect their operational continuity and guide strategic diversification.
To aid the maritime community in the BSR in navigating this transformed reality, the Baltic Ports Organization (BPO) has published the report Comprehensive ports in the Baltic Sea – Resilience, Transformation and Future Prospects. This resource provides analysis and insights essential for understanding the shifting commercial, security, and regulatory landscape faced by the comprehensive port network.
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Originally published on 26 Nov
Insta has landed a significant and exciting assignment to deliver the main automation system as well as process electrical and automation installations for Fazer’s new chocolate factory in Lahti. Operations are set to start in 2028.This project represents the largest investment in Fazer’s history and one of the most notable undertakings in the history of Finland’s food industry.
The delivery includes the factory’s main automation system, which integrates all production equipment and processes into one unified platform. Insta is also responsible for process electrical and automation installations, ensuring seamless commissioning and reliable operation. The project began immediately after signing the contract and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. Insta’s delivery phase will conclude in early 2028, guaranteeing a smooth and uninterrupted production start-up. Close collaboration will continue throughout the entire project until the factory is fully operational.
Construction work on the new factory, covering approximately 33,300 square meters, started in summer 2025. During the construction phase, the site will employ hundreds of professionals, with an estimated workload exceeding 500,000 working hours. The new production facility will be highly electrified and automated, and its comprehensive energy recycling system will make it CO₂ emission-free in terms of its own energy consumption. Additionally, the factory aims to achieve BREEAM environmental certification. Operations are expected to begin in 2028.
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Originally published on 27 Nov
On 24 November 2025, during the Nasdaq closing bell ceremony at Times Square in New York, six Baltic companies were recognised, including Ignitis Group, which was named the best investor relations company in Lithuania for the second year in a row.
The aim of this prestigious event is to highlight Baltic companies that, in the Nasdaq Baltic Awards 2025, were recognised for outstanding achievements in transparency, corporate governance and investor relations.
The ceremony featured Ignitis Group and Neo Finance from Lithuania, CleanR Grupa and Latvenergo from Latvia, and LHV Group and Tallink Grupp from Estonia. The laureates were selected based on publicly disclosed information, trading activity and assessments by market participants.
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Originally published on 25 Nov
The European H2 Valley of the Year Award honours exceptional achievements in the development and implementation of Hydrogen Valleys. Criteria for the evaluation are breakthroughs in project implementation, outstanding efforts in covering the value chain, hydrogen volume produced/used in the valley, the stakeholders’ landscape and involvement, as well as the innovation level. The award was handed out at Hydrogen Research and Innovation Days.
BalticSeaH2 builds the first significant, cross-border hydrogen valley in Europe. The goal is to create an integrated hydrogen economy around the Baltic Sea to enable self-sufficiency of energy and minimise carbon emissions from different industries. Combining local areas into a broader valley supports creating a genuinely integrated, interregional hydrogen economy, which has not been done previously on this scale in Europe.
The main valley of the project is located between Finland and Estonia. The area between Finland and Estonia is an optimal location for a cross-border hydrogen market. The necessary infrastructure – natural gas pipelines, electricity grids, and active marine traffic – already exist in the Gulf of Finland. The project will support the reduction of the carbon emissions from existing marine traffic. In addition, Gasgrid Vetyverkot is already preparing hydrogen infrastructure: Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor, Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector and Nordic Hydrogen Route enable strong growth for hydrogen economy and hydrogen markets in the Baltic Sea region.
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Originally published on 27 Nov
An important milestone has been reached for the hybrid interconnector Bornholm Energy Island (BEI): first public consultations have started in both countries.
The transmission system operators 50Hertz and Energinet have jointly submitted an application to start the environmental impact assessment (EIA) to the Danish Environmental Agency SGAV for the “BEI Interconnector Bornholm-Germany.” To this end, in November 2025, the public on Bornholm and relevant stakeholders were invited to the first public consultation. In Germany, the first public consultation took place in April 2025.
Bornholm Energy Island is a European PCI project (project of common interest), and the approval procedures are therefore being carried out according to the European TEN-E regulation.
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Originally published on 28 Nov
Bornholm is taking yet another important step toward becoming a national and international centre for green energy with a strong focus on innovation, education, and research in energy islands. Together with the Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde University, and Business Center Bornholm, the Baltic Energy Island Foundation has just received DKK 8.2 million from the Danish Board of Business Development to significantly expand the activities at Residential College Bornholm – the island’s hub for students, researchers, and businesses.
The total budget for the activities is DKK 12.6 million. Over the next three years, it will enable the development of new courses, field stays, summer schools, internships, student projects, and research activities in close collaboration with Danish universities and the local business community. This comes at a time when Bornholm is preparing for major investments and business opportunities linked to Energy Island Bornholm.
The project is carried out in collaboration with the Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde University, Business Center Bornholm, and Baltic Energy Island, and the ambition is to involve two additional Danish universities. This will significantly strengthen Bornholm’s access to knowledge, talent, and research capacity and create new opportunities for companies wishing to develop green technologies, solutions, and business models.
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Originally published on 27 Nov
It is the first of its kind in Finland: in the spring, an industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant went into operation in Harjavalta, Southwest Finland. It was built by the Finnish company P2X Solutions Oy, a pioneer in green hydrogen and Power-to-X technology. The company additionally plans to build further production plants in Joensuu and Oulu, aiming for a total hydrogen production capacity of 1 GW by 2031.
The arrival of the electrolysis plant in Harjavalta marked an important milestone for the production of green hydrogen.
The electrolysis system for hydrogen production in Harjavalta originates from Germany. More precisely from Dresden from Sunfire SE, a specialist in electrolysers.
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Originally published on 26 Nov
In Q3 2025, the Estonian startup sector set its vector on productivity and a continuing search for efficiency. The sector’s turnover increased by 15% to €1.173 billion, representing about 33% of the year-to-date total of €3.530 billion. This surge far outpaced the broader private sector, with the startup turnover growing more than seven times faster than the modest 2% rise seen across all enterprises combined.
Employment remained steady, rising just 1% to 15,023. Meanwhile, state and labor taxes surged by 18% and 13% respectively to €120.7 million and €110.2 million, which brought year-to-date figures to €335.5 million and €310 million, with Q3 making up roughly 36% of both totals—a clear reflection of enhanced profitability and growing wages.
Investments presented a mixed outlook, with volume declining 27% to €47.4 million against a year-to-date total of €222.2 million. However, deal count rose 27%, local participation reached 60%, and notable international exits in fintech and cybersecurity once again affirmed the sector’s global appeal.
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Originally published on 25 Nov
The teams of the IDA Hub Film and Multimedia Accelerator made their debut on the PÖFF Industry stage last week — and did so impressively. Presenting for the first time in front of such a large international audience, the teams demonstrated how quickly one can grow when supported by a strong mentor network, a supportive community, and the courage to voice bold ideas.
StudioStack (Vladislav Smigelski) introduced a platform that helps filmmakers and freelancers break free from spreadsheets and paperwork. Their message from the stage was simple and honest: creative people should focus on creating, not on administrative burden.
SyncHub (Alice Pia Kattago and Heidi Reial) showed how music licensing can be made as seamless as booking an Airbnb. They also highlighted a crucial trend: the more music AI produces, the greater the need for something truly unique and deeply human.
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Originally published on 25 Nov
The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the development of a new facility to produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. They are used for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime and aviation industries.
The proposed 200 MW plant will position Oulu as the largest hub for synthetic fuel production in the Baltic Sea Region, based on the number of Power-to-X (PtX/P2X) projects currently in development.
“Hy2gen is very pleased to have secured a site for our project at the Port of Oulu”, says Hege Økland, Managing Director of Hy2gen Nordic. “We would like to thank the City of Oulu and the Port of Oulu for choosing us as their partner in developing this area. We look forward to future collaboration in bringing our project to life.”
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Originally published on 26 Nov