Jan De Nul Becomes Cable Repair Contractor for Tennet's HV Cable System

TenneT has awarded a framework agreement to Jan De Nul Group for repairs of TenneT’s offshore high-voltage cables in the German Bight to mobilize in the event of high-voltage cable system faults or failures within the contractual period.

The scope entails repairs of all TenneT’s existing HVAC cable systems connecting individual wind farms to the offshore convertor stations or directly to the onshore grid, as well as repairs of all TenneT’s HVDC cable systems connecting the offshore convertor stations to the onshore grid. In addition, any future connections commissioned within the duration of the agreement will be added to Jan De Nul’s scope. The contract covers a period of 24 months with two optional extensions of 12 months each.

In the event of a HV cable system fault or failure, Jan De Nul will immediately mobilize one of its offshore cable laying vessels, either Isaac Newton or Willem de Vlamingh.

Wouter Vermeersch, Manager Offshore Cables at Jan De Nul Group: “We are delighted for Jan De Nul Group to be selected as the cable repair contractor for TenneT’s HV cable system. This agreement continues our trusted relationship with TenneT and furthers Jan De Nul’s position as a reliable and experienced cable installation contractor.”