The Wilhelmshaven project "FSRU II Whv jetty"

Friesland-Kabel supplied the necessary cables for the important Wilhelmshaven project "FSRU II Whv jetty" to its long-standing partner Sitte GmbH & Co KG, which is implementing the FSRU terminal on site. The construction of the first receiving terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Germany, a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at the Voslapper Groden (UVG) transshipment facility, marks a milestone in German energy history.

The aim of this project is to make Germany less dependent on individual energy sources and to promote a sustainable energy future. To this end, several kilometers of cable will be needed and laid to ensure safe and efficient energy transmission.

"Our expertise in the offshore sector has enabled us to make a significant contribution to this forward-looking project with our high-quality products," says Sven Barthelmann, Sales Manager at Friesland-Kabel GmbH.

A particular challenge in this project is the movement of the components in relation to each other. The forces exerted on the plant by the FSRU and the berthing tankers can cause the individual platforms and bridges to move up to 100 cm in relation to each other. The use of drag chains is essential to optimally guide the cables in these transitions and protect them from damage. These drag chains ensure that the cables remain safe and undamaged even when the platforms and bridges move the most.

"This is another milestone in our commitment to the energy transition in Germany. With our expertise in the offshore sector and in the execution of complex maritime projects, Friesland-Kabel is able to make a significant contribution to Germany's sustainable and independent energy supply," says Malte Witowski, Managing Director of Friesland-Kabel GmbH.