JDR to Supply Cables for US Wind’s Maryland OWF

US Wind has signed a partnership agreement with JDR to supply vital underwater power cables to its planned 750 MW wind project off the coast of Maryland.

“JDR Cables is a world-class leader in the industry and just one of many future examples of US Wind’s commitment to bring the world’s best companies to Maryland,” said Riccardo Toto, president of US Wind. “We’re interested in putting together a whole new offshore wind industry right here, in Maryland, and bringing JDR here is a big piece of that puzzle.”

For US Wind’s project, JDR’s scope of work includes project management, engineering and manufacture of 122 miles of inter-array cable, 112 miles of export cable and cable accessories. JDR would also provide cable installation and testing.

Cable manufacture is expected to start in 2018 with delivery and installation in 2019 and 2020. Engineering work is scheduled to begin later this year.

“We are extremely proud to be selected by US Wind for the full cable package,” said David Currie, CEO of JDR Cable Systems. “This partnership will strengthen Maryland and Baltimore as a regional business hub and support additional job creation. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting Maryland project.”