JDR Cables wins major DEME contract for largest U.S. offshore wind project
JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier and service provider, part of the TFKable Group, has been awarded a significant contract by DEME Offshore to support Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
JDR's comprehensive scope of work covers 176 wind turbines and three offshore substations. It includes pull—in, termination, testing, and commissioning of all the 66kV subsea inter—array cables. The work will start in 2025 and continue into 2026, across three campaigns.
The CVOW project, with an expected capacity of 2.6 gigawatts, is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the United States, capable of powering approximately 660,000 homes and significantly contributing to the country's renewable energy goals of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
In addition to advancing the sustainable energy transition, the CVOW project will also positively impact 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.
“The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project represents a major step forward in the U.S.'s renewable energy strategy, and we are proud to be a part of it,” said Brian Davis, Head of Services at JDR. “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."
"The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is a critical milestone for DEME as it underscores our commitment to advancing the U.S.'s renewable energy goals and offshore wind market,” said Philip Scheers, General Manager Subsea Power Cables from DEME Offshore. “JDR's proven global track record in delivering installation services make them the ideal partner for this project."
"We are pleased to deepen our ongoing relationship with DEME and our presence in the U.S. market through the CVOW project,” added Michael Wells, Senior Sales Manager at JDR. “We see significant opportunities for offshore wind in the U.S. Building on JDR's involvement in current U.S. offshore wind projects, this contract positions us strongly to continue playing a key role in the expansion of the North American renewables market."
