JDR Expands Production to Power U.K. Offshore Wind
JDR Cable Systems has launched a major expansion with the JDR Moray West Offshore Wind Contract and the start of construction for its new cable manufacturing plant in Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland. This milestone boosts JDR’s U.K. production capacity and supports the nation’s growing offshore wind energy industry.
Supporting the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm
The signed contract covers inter-array cables (IACs) for the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, a key project in the Ocean Winds portfolio. JDR will manufacture the cables at its Hartlepool facility, ensuring local production and faster delivery.
The IACs will connect each wind turbine to the offshore substation platforms (OSPs). From there, electricity will flow to the onshore connection point at Blackhillock, near Keith. The deal also includes an interconnector cable that links the two OSPs beneath the seabed.
In total, JDR will deliver about 125 km of 66 kV subsea cables. Seaway 7 ASA will handle the installation, ensuring efficient deployment across the offshore site.
Driving the U.K.’s Clean Energy Transition
“Moray West plays a vital role in the U.K.’s energy transition,” said John Price, Sales Director at JDR. “As a U.K. manufacturer, we’re proud to support local renewable energy goals. Producing cables domestically avoids the extra emissions and costs tied to overseas shipping.”
This achievement builds on JDR’s ongoing commitment to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. Furthermore, it reinforces the growing importance of local supply chains in meeting expanding offshore demand.
JDR’s New Advanced Facility in Cambois
The new £130 million subsea cable plant in Cambois will expand JDR’s capacity to supply global offshore projects. Covering 69,000 square meters, the facility will include cutting-edge cable production technology, such as a Continuous Catenary Vulcanization (CCV) line.
When complete in 2024, the site will become the only U.K. facility capable of full end-to-end manufacturing of high-voltage subsea cables. This investment will enable JDR to produce high-voltage export cables and longer-length array cables, helping the renewable market scale efficiently.
JDR CEO Tomasz Nowak added, “Launching construction took teamwork and dedication. The east coast of the U.K. continues to grow as an energy hub, and we’re proud to be part of that momentum.”
Strengthening the Offshore Energy Market
By expanding production and supporting local manufacturing, JDR helps accelerate the U.K.’s renewable ambitions. With each new project, the company pushes the offshore wind industry toward a cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable future.
