SPIE seals contract with Van Oord
The project scope involves the termination and testing of 52, 66kV inter-array cables on the Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI in the Dutch North Sea
SPIE Global Services Energy announces that its wind power high voltage specialised entity, SPIE Wind Connect, has secured a contract with global marine contractor, Van Oord for the termination and testing of inter-array cables on the Ecowende wind farm.
The project scope involves the termination and testing of 52, 66kV inter-array cables on the Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI in the Dutch North Sea, where the Ecowende wind farm will be constructed.
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.
Sam Dowey, Managing Director at SPIE Wind Connect, commented: “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.
A sustainable future for offshore wind that positively contributes to the North Sea’s ecology; this is what Ecowende hopes to bring about by collaborating with partners and research institutes and utilising progressive innovations.
The Ecowende wind farm will be located approximately 53 kilometres off the Dutch coast, near Ijmuiden, and have an operational capacity of 760 MW, making 3% of the current Dutch electricity demand greener.
Gianluca Petraccia, Wind Power Business Unit Director, commented: “This project is set to incorporate a range of measures to protect and enhance biodiversity, and reducing 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 end 2026.
