DEME to transport and install inter-array cables for US offshore wind farms

DEME Offshore US will transport and install inter-array cables, which have a total length of over 350 km (217 miles). Empire Wind 1 and 2, located on the East Coast of the US, will be a major contributors to meeting New York State’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals.

The installation works will be performed by a cable installation vessel from the DEME fleet in two campaigns. Currently the company operates a state-of-the-art cable installation vessel called ‘Living Stone’. It will be joined by the ‘Viking Neptun’, another DP3 cable installation vessel, in Q1 2023.

Sid Florey, President DEME Offshore US, comments: “We are very proud Equinor has awarded DEME Offshore US these two exceptional projects. DEME’s excellent track record and ability to successfully execute large-scale cable projects safely and efficiently, combined with our robust technical solution for the Empire Wind projects, are the key factors for our success with the award of this contract.”

Empire Wind 1 and 2 are being developed by a 50-50 joint venture between Equinor and bp.