What is the significance of the newly launched FSRU in Gdansk Bay for Poland's energy security and regional role?

The newly launched FSRU in Gdansk Bay is a key component of Poland's long-term energy security strategy and a critical step toward establishing Poland as a regional natural gas hub for Central and Eastern Europe. Once operational in Q1 2028, it will provide over 6 billion cubic meters of annual regasification capacity, significantly diversifying Poland’s natural gas supply sources and enhancing regional gas distribution capabilities by feeding regasified LNG into Poland’s national transmission system via maritime delivery to Gdansk Bay.

When is the FSRU expected to begin operations, and what are the key infrastructure developments supporting it?

The FSRU, built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, is scheduled to arrive in Poland by the end of 2027, with regasification operations set to commence in the first quarter of 2028. Supporting infrastructure under concurrent development includes an underwater micro-tunnel beneath the Gdansk Bay coastline to connect the offshore gas pipeline, as well as expansion of the Gdansk–Gustorzyn pipeline network.

Poland's Gdansk Bay FSRU Officially Launched

May 25, 2026

Poland's GAZ-SYSTEM has launched its first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) built by HD Hyundai. Scheduled for operation in Q1 2028, the terminal aims to deliver over 6 billion cubic meters of annual capacity to boost regional energy security.

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2026-05-25

Poland's Gdansk Bay FSRU Officially Launched

Poland's Gdansk Bay FSRU Officially Launched

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