Scope of Work
Categories:
Submarine Cable DesignSubmarine Cable InstallationUXO Survey & ClearanceGeotechnical SurveyGeophysical Survey
Lifecycle Stages:
DevelopmentConstruction
Quantities:270 km submarine cable (export)
Cable Specifications:
TypeHVAC
Purposeexport
Voltage220 kV
Route Length90 km
Source text:
Three 220 kV AC export cable systems (total approx. 270 km) for Ostwind 2 grid connection; Boskalis design and installation scope for export cables.
Contract Details
Description
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. was awarded an export cable installation contract by 50Hertz for the Ostwind 2 offshore grid connection in the German Baltic Sea. Boskalis’ scope comprised design and installation of approximately 270 km of 220 kV export cable connecting the Arcadis Ost 1 and Baltic Eagle offshore wind farms to the onshore substation in Lubmin. Boskalis also provided an integrated in-house solution including support to UXO survey activities, geotechnical and geophysical surveys (via its subsidiary Gardline), seabed preparation works, pre-lay run, transport and installation of the 220 kV export cables, and seabed reinstatement. The contract value for Boskalis was stated as in excess of EUR 250 million, with works expected to commence in 2019 and complete in 2022.