Ørsted makes multi million-pound investment into UK suppliers for its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm
JDR Cable Systems, Severfield and Smulders, all based in the North of England, will produce integral components and services for the Hornsea 3 wind farm on UK soil.
Severfield, headquartered in York, is the largest steel fabricator in the UK but this is their first contract on an offshore renewables energy project, marking an important step in their journey into the sector. Severfield will work with their strategic key contractor Hutchinson Engineering in Widnes, site of the recent Great British Energy launch, and will undertake final assembly of key components at the Teesworks Port in Teesside. Smulders is a leading steel fabricator in the offshore wind industry, and since 2016, has operated the UK based facility in Wallsend (Newcastle).
Severfield and Smulders will supply a large proportion of secondary structures for Hornsea 3’s foundations from the UK. This includes the Suspended Internal Platforms or SIPs, key internal parts of the foundations on which the wind turbines sit. In addition they’ll build the boat landings where smaller vessels will arrive, allowing technicians to directly access the turbine foundation. They’ll also provide anode cages, which protect the steel-made foundation structure from corrosion.
North East England-based JDR won the Array Cable Testing and Termination contract. JDR will prepare and connect the cables between the turbines and offshore convertor stations and then using their state of the art testing system will ensure that all array cabling is fully integrated into the offshore electrical infrastructure and working safely.
The work on Hornsea 3 will help support more than 300 jobs across the three partners.
Luke Bridgman, Managing Director, Hornsea 3 said: “We value our partnerships with local suppliers and our continued commitment to working with the UK supply chain is reinforced today with these contract announcements.
“ Operating with existing suppliers like JDR and Smulders and supporting Severfields’ diversification into offshore renewables is testament to the strength of the UK supply chain and the role Hornsea 3 is playing to boost economic growth across the UK.”
Benj Sykes, Head of Ørsted in the UK, said: “Ørsted has been an investor in Britain, supplying clean energy, for 20 years and we believe in supporting the communities in which we work.
“Hornsea 3 is the world’s single largest offshore wind farm and, as well as being based in UK waters, we’re proud to be supporting Britain’s growing offshore wind supply chain.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “This investment is a vote of confidence in British manufacturing and our mission to deliver clean power by 2030, boosting our factories and supporting jobs in the North of England to power up the world’s biggest offshore wind farm.
"This multi-million pound investment will build on the manufacturing expertise of our industrial heartlands, ensuring these communities can benefit from the vast opportunities that come with us becoming a clean energy superpower.”
Monika Cupiał-Zgryzek CEO of JDR and CEO of TFKable, said: “Being part of the Hornsea 3 project is a continuation of our collaboration with Ørsted, building on the successful delivery of cutting-edge cable solutions for Hornsea 1 and 2. These historic projects demonstrated our ability to innovate and execute at scale, from manufacturing 245 kilometers of inter-array cables for Hornsea 1 to providing advanced 66kV systems for Hornsea 2. The Hornsea 3 project not only underscores our role in the UK’s clean energy transition but also reinforces our dedication to creating local jobs and supporting sustainable growth in the communities where we operate. With Hornsea 3, we are proud to extend this legacy, supporting the UK’s renewable energy ambitions while driving local economic growth. Together with Ørsted, Severfield, and Smulders we’re setting new benchmarks in offshore wind and reaffirming our commitment to a sustainable energy future.”
Jim Martindale, Divisional Managing Director for Severfield Nuclear & Infrastructure, said: "Hornsea 3 represents a significant milestone for Severfield, marking our first offshore wind contract. This is a major achievement for the business and a key step in aligning with our strategy to expand the Nuclear & Infrastructure division into new and innovative sectors. This achievement is also a testament to the dedication and skills of our colleagues, who have expertise in delivering complex projects across a range of industries. I’m excited about the opportunities this partnership brings for the future and we're looking forward to working with Ørsted."
Raf Lemants Managing Director of Smulders, said: “The UK has always been our largest market for offshore wind activities. In 2016 we took the opportunity to establish ourselves on the yard in Newcastle, and provide UK content in our projects.
The cooperation with Ørsted on the Hornsea3 project is an excellent continuation of our activities in Newcastle, supporting the local community and supply chain around us. ”
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For more information please contact:
Sarah Brown
External Communications Lead, Hornsea 3 at Ørsted
SARBR@orsted.com
+44 7443 154180
Notes to Editors
About Ørsted
The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products to its customers. Globally, Ørsted is the market leader in offshore wind and it is constructing the world’s biggest offshore wind farms off the UK’s East Coast. Ørsted is recognised on the CDP Climate Change A-List as a global leader on climate action and was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net-zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Headquartered in Denmark, Ørsted employs approx. 8,000 people, including over 1,100 in the UK. Visit orsted.co.uk or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
About the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a ministerial department under the UK Government.
About JDR
JDR provides cutting-edge power and control solutions for the global offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. With over 30 years of expertise, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and supporting high-quality subsea power cables and umbilical systems. Our experienced teams deliver reliable solutions and 24/7 lifecycle support, ensuring we meet the demands of complex energy projects worldwide. Visit jdrcables.com.
About Severfield
Severfield is the UK's market leader in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steel, with seven manufacturing sites across the UK and Europe, c1850 employees, and a Joint Venture in India. Severfield has an annual Group capacity of 300,000 tonnes of steel. Severfield has been shaping skylines across the UK and Europe for decades and has constructed many iconic structures such as The Shard, the Tottenham Hotspur FC Stadium, Everton FC Stadium, Leeds First Direct Arena, and Wimbledon No. 1 Court Retractable Roof, to name only a few.
Severfield plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and details of the Group's latest financial performance can be found here (published 19 June 2024).
About Smulders
Smulders, subsidiary of Eiffage Métal, is a multidisciplinary and international organisation with a passion for steel and sustainability. Our facilities are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK. We take care of full engineering, manufacturing and systems integration projects predominantly for the offshore wind market. Smulders is the European market leader when it comes to the engineering and construction of foundations and substations for offshore wind projects as we already produced more than 2,500 transition pieces, 160 jackets, 3 floating foundations, and 40 substations. www.smulders.com