Belgium’s Jan De Nul and its Greek consortium partner Hellenic Cables, have signed a framework agreement with British utility National Grid for future HVDC cable projects across the UK and Europe.
The deal will entitle the consortium to participate in upcoming tenders for call-off projects for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of HVDC cable systems as part of National Grid’s large-scale offshore and onshore transmission infrastructure investment program.
The framework is for five years with an option for extension of up to three additional years.
Both companies have been bolstering their cabling capabilities, with Cenergy Holdings’ Hellenic expanding production capacity at its plants in Corinth and Thiva, while Jan De Nul has invested in two extra-large cable-laying vessels, with carrying capacity of 28,000 tonnes and delivery scheduled for 2026.
