Hellenic Cables has bagged a contract to supply and install export cables for the 600MW Dunkirk offshore wind farm in France.
The cable segment of Cenergy Holdings, in consortium with Asso.subsea, was awarded a turnkey contract by Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE) for the project.
The wind farm, with a planned capacity between 500MW and 600MW, will feature two 225kV HVAC export cable links which will enable the transfer of clean energy to the French grid.
Hellenic Cables will design, manufacture and supply 32km of submarine cables for the double submarine cable link, as well as 38km of underground cables for the tri-phased double underground cable link.
The company will supply submarine and underground cable accessories, perform on-site jointing, testing and termination works and be responsible for the commissioning of the cable links.
Installation partner Asso.subsea will be responsible for the transportation, laying and protection of the submarine cable links.
The submarine cables will be manufactured at Hellenic Cables’ facility in Corinth, Greece, while the land cables will be created at its onshore cable manufacturing facility in Thiva, Greece, which is undergoing a capacity expansion programme.
For the installation of the submarine cables, Asso.subsea will utilise the expanded capacity of its fleet, deploying specialised in-house-designed equipment.
The project involves complex laying and burial operations in shallow waters.
Asso.subsea’s chief operating officer Alexandros Tziotakis said: “We are proud to collaborate once again with Hellenic Cables and RTE on the Dunkirk offshore wind farm, a landmark project that reinforces our shared commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure.
“Asso.subsea’s expertise in subsea cable installation and protection ensures the seamless integration of these critical components into the wind farm’s network.
“This project marks our return to France, following the successful completion of key projects such as Gruissan, Fécamp, Saint-Brieuc and PGL.
“It highlights not only our technical capabilities, but also our dedication to supporting Europe’s energy transition and sustainability goals. We look forward to delivering this project with the highest standards of quality, safety and reliability.”
General manager at Hellenic Cables Kostas Savvakis said: “This project is an important step forward in supporting France’s renewable energy goals and Hellenic Cables is honoured to continue its collaboration with RTE.
“Our role in the Dunkirk offshore wind farm highlights Hellenic Cables’ commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions, while fostering strong collaborations with industry leaders like RTE and Asso.subsea.”