PGE partner in trouble. The green energy giant will lay off 2,000 jobs. employees

About 2 thousand The staff of the Danish marine energy tycoon – Orsted, which is a partner of the Polish Energy Group in the construction of wind farms in the Baltic Sea, is to be reduced. These layoffs are to take place by 2027, AFP reported.

Problems in operations in the United States and plans to expand operations in Europe are one of the reasons why Orsted intends to lay off 2,000 people. employeesi.e. 25 percent its current crew. This is to take place by 2027.

They want to be more efficient and competitive

According to Rasmus Errboe, CEO of the company, the company cares about creation more efficient, flexible and competitive organization.

– We are determined to maintain our leading position in the offshore wind market and we must ensure that it becomes a key element of Europe's future energy mix and green transformation – wrote Rasmus Errboe in a statement quoted by AFP.

Problems due to customs duties and slowdown in the industry

Not the best economic situation for the industry offshore as well tariffs introduced by Donald Trump's push for foreign aluminum and steel, which is used to build wind turbines, has effectively contributed to the company's problems. The US President's administration also eliminated the privileges for this sector introduced by Joe Biden.

Due to these problems, as well as President Donald Trump's reluctance to support the offshore wind farm being built by the Danes on the US east coast, in August Orsted asked shareholders for a capital increase of CZK 60 billion ($9.4 billion).

Fewer jobs, greater efficiency

Currently, the Danish company, together with PGE, is engaged in the construction of two wind farms in the Baltic Sea – Baltica 2 and Baltica 3. The first one is to be launched in 2027, and the second one three years later.

In the near future, the company plans to reduce the costs of development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms, as well as to increase its competitiveness. This also means the announced reduction in crew size. According to the company's management, the global number of employees will decrease from 8,000. up to 6 thousand This is to be done both through layoffs and the natural outflow of employees from the company. Thanks to these activities, the company will save approximately DKK 2 billion ($314 million) annually from 2028.

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