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Smulders, in collaboration with Eiffage Métal, is scheduled to start fabrication of the jacket foundations in 2026 for the HVDC offshore substations of the Centre Manche 1 and Centre Manche 2 projects, including the offshore converter platform structure for the Centre Manche 2 HVDC link. According to the announced programme, these approximately 7,000‑tonne jackets will be built ahead of planned offshore installation at the Centre Manche 1 site in 2029 and the Centre Manche 2 site in 2030.