Jan De Nul Group has officially inked the export cable contract with Ørsted for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. The agreement encompasses Jan De Nul Group’s responsibility for seabed preparation, transport, installation, and safeguarding of 350 km DC export cables linking the wind farm to the British electricity grid.
Situated 160 km off the Yorkshire coast in the UK, the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm boasts a colossal capacity of 2.9 GW, solidifying its status as the largest individual offshore wind project to date. This development elevates the total capacity of the Hornsea offshore wind zone to a groundbreaking 5.4 GW, making it the world’s largest.
The two DC export cables, spanning a combined length of 350 km, will seamlessly connect the wind farm to the national electricity grid. Hornsea 3 is projected to generate ample renewable electricity to power approximately 3.3 million British households.
Wouter Vermeersch, Manager of Offshore Cables at Jan De Nul Group, expressed pride in supporting Ørsted in constructing the world’s largest individual offshore wind park. Vermeersch emphasized the collaborative effort, citing previous successful projects like the monopile installations for Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 in Germany.
Jan De Nul Group leverages its extensive and diverse offshore fleet to ensure top-notch service. Utilizing various vessels, including the cable-laying ships Isaac Newton and Connector, the company aims to provide optimal services for its clients navigating the transition to renewable energy. The installation and protection of DC export cables will involve a meticulous process, featuring burial solutions and the deployment of the rock installation vessel Simon Stevin, which will install up to 150,000 tons of rock to shield the cables. The operations are slated to commence in 2025, with completion anticipated by early 2027.
Source:Jan De Nul
