Construction of the FSRU in the Gulf of Gdańsk advancing on schedule
FSRU Terminal construction progresses as planned. Quality control of steel piles ordered by the contractor and delivered from a reputable steel mill in Algeria proved to be adequate and exemplary. GAZ-SYSTEM, as the investor in the Gdańsk Terminal project, closely monitors each stage of project implementation and is in regular contact with the contractor. This infrastructure project of strategic importance for the country's energy security and involving the participation of a number of Polish companies, is advancing on schedule. The terminal is due to become operational in the first quarter of 2028.
Construction under strict quality control and in accordance with industry procedures- The works we managed to accomplish include dredging within the entire manoeuvring basin, seabed levelling, and bathymetric measurements, as well as removal of ferromagnetic materials from the entire offshore construction site. Meanwhile, the onshore construction site has been fenced off, tree stumps have been removed, and works on the access road and establishment of construction site back-up facilities are being finalised. The first works necessary for the construction of the microtunnel launch shaft enabling the subsea gas pipeline to be laid safely under the beach in Stogi, are to begin still before the end of this year. Further works in the waters of the Gulf of Gdańsk will continue as planned in spring 2026, as they require favourable weather conditions, explained Maciej Wawrzkowicz, FSRU Project Manager at GAZ-SYSTEM.
The anchor piles delivered to date, and which will be driven into the bottom of the Gulf of Gdańsk to construct the mooring platform – i.e. the jetty for the FSRU vessel, were manufactured in a renowned factory in Algeria, specialising in the production of materials of this kind. In accordance with the provisions of the contract, the contractor is in charge of procurement. All materials and equipment to be used for the construction of the mooring platform and regasification facilities are subject to detailed inspection procedures upon delivery, both by the contractor - as the direct contracting authority, and by the investor's representative.
To date, the first three batches of piles have been delivered to Poland. Only one of them - the last one - has been reported for acceptance which is currently pending. The initial test results demonstrate that the piles meet applicable quality requirements. The investor and the contractor are currently discussing further actions. This applies in particular to the first two batches in which welding non-conformities were identified.
Further deliveries of anchor piles- Quality control of delivered materials is a standard procedure within the investment process and demonstrates the highest standards of diligence. Its purpose is to detect any irregularities or deficiencies before the materials or equipment subject to inspection reaches the construction site. In our opinion, in this particular case, quality control worked properly – the defects in the anchor piles were identified even before they were reported for acceptance. In no way does this situation affect the project implementation and the expenditure related with the investment project on the part of GAZ-SYSTEM, nor has any impact on the quality of the infrastructure being constructed. We can assure that the situation does not cause any delays in the project, emphasised Maciej Wawrzkowicz, FSRU Project Manager at GAZ-SYSTEM.
In order to ensure that the offshore works proceed in accordance with the agreed schedule, GAZ-SYSTEM, as the investor, requires the contractor to deliver the construction materials well in advance. The contractor is currently procuring another batch of anchor piles. The additional batch will be sourced from the European market through a Polish supplier. Further supplementary deliveries are also planned and have been commissioned to certified plants. All repairs and quality inspection of materials are conducted at Polish plants in Gdańsk and Tuczno by accredited Polish inspection companies.
Under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the European Commission awarded funding for the offshore part of the FSRU Programme for seabed surveys, technical specification development, environmental inventory, design work, FEED (Front End Engineering Design), construction and detailed design, and obtaining the necessary administrative decisions and permits, including the building permit. The maximum amount of the awarded grant is approximately EUR 19.6 million.
