JDR Cable Systems has secured a major contract from DEME Offshore to provide cable installation and commissioning services for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW).
JDR, part of the TFKable Group, will handle pull-in, termination, testing and commissioning of all the 66kV subsea inter-array cables.
The CVOW is set to be the largest offshore wind farm in the United States, with work due to begin in 2025. The project will feature 176 wind turbines and three offshore substations, generating 2.6GW of power to supply approximately 660,000 homes, advancing the US goal of 30GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
The project will drive economic growth in Virginia through partnerships with local stakeholders to strengthen the supply chain and workforce for the burgeoning offshore wind industry.
In addition to advancing the sustainable energy transition, the CVOW project will also help to boost the economy of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
JDR is partnering with local stakeholders in the area to support development of the local supply chain and workforce to meet the challenges of the growing offshore wind industry.
During installation, as part of the pull-in scope, JDR teams will securely winch and pull the cables from the seabed to the turbines.
Afterwards, they will fit electrical connectors and perform termination testing to ensure secure connections.
For testing and commissioning, high-voltage tests and final inspections will be conducted to confirm the integrity of the cables, ensuring they are ready for reliable power transmission.
Head of services at JDR Brian Davis said: “The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project represents a major step forward in the US’s renewable energy strategy, and we are proud to be a part of it.
“This contract underscores our high-quality end-to-end service for offshore wind projects. JDR’s comprehensive installation and commissioning services will support the long-term success and sustainability of this groundbreaking project.”
General manager of subsea power cables from DEME Offshore Philip Scheers said: “The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is a critical milestone for DEME as it underscores our commitment to advancing the US’s renewable energy goals and offshore wind market.
“JDR’s proven global track record in delivering installation services make them the ideal partner for this project.”