JDR wins contract extension for German offshore wind project

JDR has won a contract extension with Siem Offshore Contractors for offering its services at EnBW’s 288MW Baltic 2 offshore wind project in Germany.

Under the contract, JDR, which is the technology provider for offshore wind industry, will provide pre-commissioning, test and termination services for the facility.

The offshore wind farm is situated 32km away from the coast to the north of the Baltic island of Rügen.

The project will be equipped with 80 Siemens wind turbines, 34 of which have already been installed.

Siem Offshore chief operating officer Günther Bakker said: "We brought JDR into the Baltic 2 project due to their full support team capability and extensive experience in offshore power cable operations.

"In field, their work has been professional with on-time delivery. We are delighted to extend their role in the project."

The facility is expected to produce 1,200GWh of clean power for around 340,000 German households after it is commissioned.

Earlier in 2015, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg, the owner for the project, has agreed to sell 49.89% stake to Macquarie Capital for around €720m. EnBW will however retain its remaining share in the project, which is likely to be commissioned by spring this year.