JDR Cable wins umbilical cable contract for the world's largest offshore oilfield

JDR Cable has been awarded the Safaniya project
contract by McDermott.
Owned and operated by Saudi Aramco, Safaniya is the world's largest offshore oil field
.

JDR Cable wins umbilical cable contract for the world's largest offshore oilfield

The scope of supply of JDR cables includes five thermoplastic umbilicals, as well as hardware
to connect the new production platform to the subsea valve unit.

The umbilical cables, which are approximately 100 to 465 meters long, will provide hydraulic and electrical control
for subsea valve installations.

Chris Green, JDR Cable Umbilical Sales Manager, said: "This contract is a testament to our partnership
with McDermott.
This is the fifth contract awarded for the Safaniya project and truly demonstrates the quality and reliability
of our products.
In addition, speed of delivery was a key factor in
this victory.
Our experienced technicians ensure that every umbilical cable is delivered
safely and on budget.
”

The umbilical cable will be manufactured at JDR Cable's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Littleport, UK, and delivery
is expected in the fourth quarter of 2018.

The contract with McDermott forms part of
a larger project for Saudi Aramco.
The mega project will replace Safaniya's aging equipment with electrified platforms to improve efficiency and production
.
Located 200 kilometers north of Dhahran on the Arabian Gulf, the field holds an estimated 37 billion barrels of oil reserves
.

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