JDR Taps Tekmar for Formosa 1 Phase 2

JDR Cables has selected Tekmar cable protection system (CPS) TekLink Mechanical Latch for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 wind farm offshore Taiwan.

For the project Tekmar will be providing approximately 60 cable protection systems and a further 60 hang off clamps which hold the subsea cable in place within the turbine transition piece.

Russell Edmondson, managing director of Tekmar Energy, said: “We are delighted for Tekmar to be selected as the cable protection system and hang off supplier for Formosa 1 Phase 2. This continues Tekmar’s relationship with JDR Cables and furthers our position as the world market leader in offshore wind cable protection systems.”

The award also continues the success of Tekmar in the region, after being selected for Formosa 1 Phase 1.

As part of the project, Tekmar will be supplying their TekLink cable protection system for all inter array and export cables.

The product will be produced within Tekmar’s manufacturing facility in the North East of England.