SPIE Wind Connect has been awarded a contract by Van Oord for the termination and testing of inter-array cables on the Ecowende offshore wind farm, located in the Dutch North Sea. The 760MW project, situated at the Hollandse Kust West (HKW) 6 site, will involve the termination and testing of 52 66kV inter-array cables.
As Ecowende's official marine contractor, Van Oord is responsible for transporting and installing critical components of the wind farm, including foundations, scour protection, inter-array cables, and turbines.
Sam Dowey, Managing Director of SPIE Wind Connect, expressed his enthusiasm for the contract, stating: “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 project is scheduled to commence in April 2026, with a mock-up of the work set for the second quarter of 2025. Located approximately 53 kilometers off the Dutch coast near Ijmuiden, the wind farm aims to be fully operational and commissioned by the end of 2026.
Gianluca Petraccia, Director of SPIE's wind power business unit, noted that the project would include measures designed to protect and enhance biodiversity, minimizing its impact on marine life. “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,” he said.
