SPIE Wind Connect has won a contract with Van Oord for the termination and testing of inter-array cables on Ecowende’s 760MW offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
The project scope involves the termination and testing of 52 66kV inter-array cables on the Hollandse Kust West (HKW) 6 site in the Dutch North Sea.
As Ecowende’s official marine contractor, Van Oord is responsible for transporting and installing various components of the wind farm, from the foundations and scour protection to the inter-array cables and turbines.
SPIE Wind Connect managing director Sam Dowey said: “We are delighted to secure our first major contract with Van Oord, and we look forward to continuing to grow our partnership with them into the future.
“This award highlights SPIE Wind Connect’s significant role in the offshore wind sector and reaffirms our position as a trusted termination and testing contractor in the global offshore market.”
The works are due to commence in April 2026, with the project mock-up scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.
The wind farm will be located approximately 53km off the Dutch coast, near Ijmuiden.
SPIE’s wind power business unit director Gianluca Petraccia said: “This project is set to incorporate a range of measures to protect and enhance biodiversity, and to reduce its impact on marine life.
“This represents a key milestone in the advancement of wind farm projects in the North Sea, further strengthening our commitment to sustainability and expanding our company’s GreenShare. We are proud to contribute to this initiative.”
Ecowende plans to have the wind farm fully operational and commissioned by the end of 2026.