TenneT has chosen NKT and Prysmian to provide the offshore cable systems to connect upcoming Dutch offshore wind projects.
The deal will see NKT and Prysmian install five 525kV XLPE HVDC cable connections for five projects in TenneT’s 2GW Programme, to be completed between 2028 and 2030.
NKT will realise the cable connections for IJmuiden Ver Beta, IJmuiden Ver Gamma and Nederwiek 2, landing onshore at Maasvlakte (Port of Rotterdam).
Prysmian has been awarded a contract for the cable connections of IJmuiden Ver Alpha and Nederwiek 1, landing onshore at Sloegebied (Zeeland). The total value of its contracts is approximately €1.8bn.
The scope of work in the contracts includes design, engineering, production, delivery, project management, offshore-, nearshore- and inshore installation of 525kV HVDC cables and all jointing works in submarine and land sections.
The selected parties expect to start activities this year. Onshore cable laying activities starts in 2025, offshore cable laying activities are expected to start in 2026.
Tim Meyerjurgens, COO TenneT, said: “Recent geopolitical developments have again underlined the need to invest in electricity transmission, to ensure energy security by accelerating the energy transition.
“We are proud that we developed this new offshore grid solution together with the market. Our qualification programme has shown that cable suppliers are on track for this new offshore connection standard.
“By realising the world’s first 525 kV XLPE HVDC offshore cable systems to connect 2GW projects, TenneT reconfirms its front runner position in offshore grid development and its commitment to deliver on the joint ambition to develop the North Sea into the green power plant of Europe.”