
What is an operation and maintenance base
Equinor is building in Łeba an operation and maintenance base (O&M base), which will be responsible for safe functioning of the wind farms Bałtyk 2 and 3 throughout their lifetime. Short distance from the offshore power plants improves the efficiency of technicians and reduces response time to potential failures.
The O&M base in Łeba is a modern, environmentally friendly office space, remote control center, warehouse for spare parts, and wharf for mooring vessels. The implementation of the investment will create new jobs, increase revenues to the local budget and it will create opportunities for the development of the city and the region. This is an initiative implemented under our flagship ”Port Development Program".
Former shipyard revitalized with renewable energy sources and local raw materials
Operation and maintenance base in Łeba - construction calendar
Preparation
2023Site preparation, construction design and permitting
Tender
2024Tendering for construction and identifying opportunities to work with local contractors
Support
from 2026Support for the offshore construction process
Construction
2024 - 2026Construction
Recruitment
2024 - 2026Recruiting for technical and administrative positions related to offshore wind farm service and maintenance
Commissioning
2025Commissioning of O&M base
Operation
from 2025Operation and service

Friendly workplace
Around 100 people will find long-term employment in the operation and maintenance base. These will include both technicians responsible for infrastructure maintenance, as well as administrative employees supporting handling projects from land. A friendly working environment will be created thanks to maximum use of daylight as well as the creation of recreational space with huge number of plants.
Main tasks of technicians operating from the operation and maintenance base:
- periodic inspections of wind turbines
- verification of performance, wear and tear as well as parameters of individual turbine components
- troubleshooting and ongoing repairs
The O&M base will generate demand for labor, products and services produced locally for at least 25 years.
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