Doordewind 1 2 GW, 525 kV HVDC offshore grid connection landing at Eemshaven; NKT to realise the cable connection including onshore/offshore/nearshore installation and jointing works.
On 5 May 2023, TenneT awarded NKT the 525 kV HVDC cable system contract for Doordewind 1 as part of the EUR 5.5 billion cable framework covering 10 projects. Doordewind 1 has a total cable route of 185 km landing at Eemshaven Oudeschip, with the cable traversing the Wadden Sea via the Schiermonnikoog Wantij route (approximately 77-88 km offshore per design envelope, remainder onshore through Wadden area). Cable system comprises 525 kV XLPE HVDC plus and minus pole cables, metallic return and fibre optic. NKT scope includes full EPCI.