Belgian company Jan De Nul Group has signed a contract with Dong Energy for the transport and installation of 36 monopiles and transition pieces for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 2 in German waters.
In addition, the Group was also awarded the supply, transport and installation of scour protection for all foundations.
“Signing this contract with DONG, being one of the key players in the Offshore Wind Industry, is an important step for Jan De Nul Group, herewith now confirming its position within the installation of offshore wind farms,” said Peter De Pooter, area manager renewables at Jan De Nul Group.
Installation works will start in first half of 2018, and Jan De Nul will utilise jack-up vessel Vole au vent to install the foundations.