Trelleborg and Ørsted Sign Wind Farm Cable Protection Agreement

Ørsted recently signed a six-year framework agreement with Trelleborg for the supply of NjordGuard™, a cable protection system, for use on upcoming wind farm projects.

Andy Smith, Business Manager for Global Developing Markets with Trelleborg’s offshore operation states: “We are honored to be selected as a key supplier of cable protection systems by Ørsted. This prestigious framework agreement will ensure open collaboration between both parties in order to identify, develop, implement and progress initiatives within the agreement’s key focus areas.

“Trelleborg has over 30 years of experience and track-record as subsea polymer engineering experts. We take much pride in our engineering capabilities and approach and, coupled with our global factory network, we are very confident our products, services and delivery performance will bring much value to Ørsted’s projects worldwide.”

NjordGuard™ is an innovative protection system designed and developed using proven technologies to protect offshore windfarm power cables. Manufactured from API 17L certified Uraduct® material, the integrated system boasts class leading fatigue, impact and abrasion resistance. Designed with a smooth outer surface and minimal outside diameter, the system requires minimal assembly, is easily extendable and can be manufactured to meet any diameter cable. NjordGuard™ is custom-engineered for both array and export cables.