ECE Offshore has built a strong track record in shallow water cable installation and rapid cable repair over recent years, highlighted by a successful repair project in Taiwan last summer.
On November 6th, 2024, ECE Offshore secured a major contract with Jan De Nul Group to support cable laying and execution on the TenneT 2 GW projects. The scope of ECE Offshore is part of Jan De Nul’s framework agreement with TenneT on the German 2 GW grid connection systems, under which ECE Offshore will handle engineering, procurement, and execution of the Waddensea cable installation portion for three projects scheduled from 2026 to 2030, for which the preparations have started immediately.
Reinier Nagtegaal, Managing Director of ECE Offshore, commented, “This is a significant contract for ECE, and we are grateful to Jan De Nul for choosing us as their partner. We look forward to making these projects a success in partnership with both Jan De Nul and TenneT. Our aim is to build a long-term relationship with Jan De Nul that extends beyond the 2 GW grid connection systems, further cementing our presence in the shallow water cable installation market.”
Sam Verdel, Technical Director at ECE Offshore, added, “The challenging conditions in the Waddensea are a perfect match for ECE’s expertise. Our knowledge and experience align well with Jan De Nul’s capabilities. We believe our creativity and experience bring added value to any project”
Quote from Jan De Nul’s Project Director, Harold Heeffer: “We are confident that ECE Offshore’s technical expertise and track record makes them the ideal partner to execute the challenging Waddensea cable installation scope. ECE Offshore’s solution-oriented approach and no-nonsense attitude aligns well with our values, paving the way for true partnership collaboration for the years to come.”
