Tekmar Energy to supply CPS for Windpark Fryslân

16/01/20

Tekmar Energy has announced that international marine contractor Van Oord has selected the patented Tekmar Cable Protection System (CPS) TekLink® Mechanical Latch for Windpark Fryslân.

Windpark Fryslân is a 382MW near-shore windfarm comprising 89 wind turbines. It is located six kilometers off the Frisian coast in the Netherlands. Once constructed it is expected to power around 500,000 households in the region and will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm in inland water.

Tekmar Energy is providing 167 cable protection systems for the infield array cables, providing full protection from topside hang-offs through to burial into the seabed.

Russell Edmondson, Managing Director of Tekmar Energy said: “We are delighted that Tekmar has been selected for Windpark Fryslân. This continues our trusted relationship with Van Oord and furthers our position as the world market leader in offshore wind cable protection systems”

The product will be produced in Tekmar Energy’s state of the art manufacturing facility in the North East of England.

Tekmar Energy Limited is part of Tekmar Group plc alongside Ryder Geotechnical Limited, AgileTek Engineering Limited, Subsea Innovation Limited and Pipeshield Limited. Tekmar Group works together to provide leading technology and services to the global offshore energy markets.

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