First Hornsea 3 Offshore Export Cable Laid by NKT and Jan de Nul for Ørsted

The first export cable for the 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm has been laid and pulled into shore, marking a material milestone for the project. NKT, the export cable supplier, began manufacturing the cables three years ago and will complete them this summer, while Jan de Nul is responsible for transporting and installing a total of 680 kilometers of export cable this year. The export cable system includes two HVDC cables and a fiber optic cable, which will transmit electricity to an onshore converter station in Swardeston, Norfolk, over 50 kilometers away. This development is part of Ørsted's third gigawatt-scale project in the North Sea's Hornsea zone, with the wind farm expected to be operational in 2027.

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supplier

NKT

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NKT is a cable solutions company that delivers high, medium, and low voltage cables, cable accessories, and cable services. They aim to connect a greener world by enabling sustainable energy transmission.

Jan De Nul

company

Jan De Nul Group is a leading Belgian family-owned infrastructure contractor specializing in dredging, marine construction, civil engineering, and offshore energy infrastructure. With over 7,000 employees, it operates globally, delivering complex projects from port development and land reclamation to offshore wind farm installation and subsea cable laying.

Developer

Ørsted

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Ørsted is a Danish multinational power company, a global leader in offshore wind power, and a significant developer, owner, and operator of onshore wind, solar PV, battery storage, and power-to-X facilities. Its strategy focuses on accelerating the green energy transition by developing, constructing, and operating large-scale renewable energy assets globally, often through partnerships and capital recycling.