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The Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm is a significant renewable energy initiative situated approximately 23 kilometres off the Polish Baltic Sea coast, near Łeba and Choczewo. Developed as a joint venture between PKN ORLEN and Northland Power, the project encompasses 76 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW, culminating in a total installed capacity of up to 1.2 GW. Spanning an area of about 130 square kilometres, the wind farm is poised to supply clean electricity to over 1.5 million households upon its expected commissioning in 2026.
Cooper Turner Beck has been at the forefront of supporting the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, working closely with project partners to raise the bar for fastener technology in offshore wind. Responding to the sector’s evolving requirements, CTB helped develop a new high-performance fastener specification specifically engineered for the demands of marine environments. This specification incorporates CTB’s advanced surface coating, which provides robust protection against corrosion and wear, an essential factor in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea.
A testament to its technical rigour, the new specification secured both DNV and DIBt certification for offshore applications, offering reassurance to project stakeholders and supply chain partners alike. Achieving these internationally recognised standards demonstrates CTB’s commitment to delivering safety-critical components that meet, and often exceed, the industry’s highest benchmarks.
To meet growing market demand, CTB invested significantly in its UK manufacturing facility, expanding capabilities to produce large-diameter fasteners up to M100 at high volume. This investment was instrumental in fulfilling supply for two major offshore wind projects in European waters, including Baltic Power. Across these projects, CTB is delivering approximately 1,000 metric tonnes of stud assemblies, all supplied with integrated clamp load measuring systems to guarantee installation accuracy and long-term asset performance.
With the Baltic Power project still underway, Cooper Turner Beck continues to play a vital role in maintaining programme momentum and quality standards. Our reliable, certified fastening solutions are supporting efficient installation as the build progresses, while consistent on-time delivery helps keep the schedule on course. The collaborative approach between CTB and project partners ensures that challenges are addressed promptly, enabling all teams to remain focused on delivery and operational excellence. As work continues, CTB remains a trusted partner, fully engaged in supporting Baltic Power’s ambitions for reliability, safety, and long-term performance.
“The Baltic Power project represents the very best of engineering collaboration and innovation in support of Europe’s energy transition. I’m immensely proud of the expertise and dedication shown by our teams at Cooper Turner Beck, who continue to deliver critical solutions for such a pivotal development. Our involvement goes beyond simply supplying components; it’s about enabling cleaner, more secure energy for communities now and in the future. We look forward to continuing our work alongside project partners as Baltic Power takes shape, and to supporting the wider industry’s journey towards a more sustainable, resilient energy landscape.”
Jarrod Christie Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Cooper Turner Beck
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