Poland’s gas transmission system operator (TSO), Gaz-System, has revealed the name of its new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), set to be part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located in the Gulf of Gdańsk.
He chose a gas system Solidarity As a noun First FSRU To be installed in Gdańsk Bay, it is described as more than just a symbolic reference to Gdańsk’s history. This name is said to reflect cooperation between countries in the region and shared responsibility to build a resilient Europe at a time when energy supply security has become a major geopolitical challenge.
Miloš MotycaThe Minister of Energy commented: “The first Polish floating gas terminal (FSRU) is not only a symbol of our growing position in Central and Eastern Europe, but also a symbol of solidarity in the face of common threats – especially those from the East. Poland has become a leader in our region in the energy sector.
“We are building advanced gas and fuel infrastructure, as well as new generation capacities in the form of renewables and the first Polish nuclear reactors. The Solidarity Plant will become another important element of this system for the common security of ourselves and our neighbours.”
The FSRU Solidarity is expected to make it possible to receive LNG from almost any direction in the world from 2028, increasing the flexibility of the Polish gas system and the entire Baltic Sea region.
Wojcik FrošnaThe Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy and Government Commissioner for Strategic Energy Infrastructure said: “Europe has learned its lesson from the crises of recent years. Energy independence is not a given and requires consistent, long-term action and deliberate investments.
“The FSRU station in the Bay of Gdańsk strengthens the security of Poland and our partners in the region, and the name ‘Solidarity’ aptly captures the idea behind this project – the belief that Europe’s resilience is built together.”
The emerging FSRU is expected to be one of the pillars of the new energy security architecture in Europe, where investments of this kind are no longer just infrastructure projects, according to Gaz-System.
The Polish player claims that such investments have become an element of countries’ strategic flexibility and response to changing geopolitical circumstances, with national security increasingly starting with energy security.
Sławomir HenkThe Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gas System Company confirmed: “The FSRU terminal is a strategic project not only for Poland, but also for the entire Central and Eastern European region. With this investment, we are increasing our capabilities to diversify supplies and build infrastructure that will serve the region for decades to come.”
“The name ‘Solidarity’ emphasizes that energy security is not a purely national issue today – it requires cooperation, mutual responsibility, solidarity and thinking from a regional perspective.”
The TSO stresses that the FSRU name reflects the international nature of the project and the importance of the FSRU plant to the region’s energy security, which extends beyond the local level.
The FSRU Solidarity vessel, being built at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea and chartered by Gaz-System from Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), will provide regasification services in the Gdansk Bay for at least 15 years.
The TSO assures that the unit will become an essential component of Poland’s energy infrastructure, enhancing the security of gas supplies and the country’s position on the European energy map.
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