Jan De Nul Partners with Fortescue to Transport Green Electrons from Africa to Europe

Jan De Nul Group has partnered with Fortescue to transport green electrons from North Africa to Europe via subsea cables, enhancing the transition to renewable energy. This collaboration aims to boost employment and economic growth in both regions while offering a cleaner energy alternative to fossil fuels. The agreement builds on Fortescue's existing ventures in green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers, with plans to develop manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub in Morocco. The partnership addresses the bottleneck in cable-laying capabilities, essential for connecting renewable energy sources in North Africa to European markets.

• The new XL cable-laying vessel has a cable-carrying capacity of 28,000 tonnes, making it the largest in the world.

• The vessel is equipped with ultra-low emission technology, removing up to 99% of nanoparticles from emissions.

• The collaboration agreement was signed in Rabat, Morocco, by Fortescue Chairman Andrew Forrest and Jan De Nul Executive Chairman Jan Pieter De Nul.