JDR Cables opens new service centre in Brazil, to meet growing energy project demand
: Macaé, Brazil – JDR Cables, the global subsea cable supplier and service provider, part of the TFKable Group, has announced a strategic expansion into Brazil where it will open a new service centre in Macaé, located in the state of Rio De Janeiro. The service centre began operations in Q3 2024, providing clients with in-country technical and service support for umbilicals and related equipment, including asset management, repairs and maintenance, and supply of products such as hydraulic jumpers
Brazil is a key market for JDR, with the company already engaged in the provision of high-quality umbilicals and subsea cables for several projects within the country. The opening of the centre is in response to its continued global growth and in-country demand for local support and servicing from customers working across projects in oil, gas, and renewables. The wider Americas are also a key growth region for the business, with JDR holding a strong market share in the United States, supported by its regional headquarters in Houston.
JDR has chosen Macaé to leverage the city’s robust energy infrastructure and skilled workforce. The service centre will commence operations with a local team of experienced Oil & Gas professionals as part of JDR’s regional growth strategy. The facility’s footprint covers 11,265m2, allowing the business to provide a range of services including the management, repair and maintenance of equipment, as well as offshore services, and the assembly and testing of hose jumpers.
In addition to its strong presence in the global oil and gas market, Brazil has committed to tripling clean energy capacity by 2030 and has seen a surge in environmental license requests for offshore wind projects in the country, totalling over 176 GW of potential production. As a result, demand and opportunities for high-quality cables and local servicing are at a high, and growing, level within the country.
Brian Davis, General Manager at JDR Cables, commented on the opening of the facility: “The launch of our new service centre in Macaé reflects JDR’s dedication to addressing the increasing demand for high-quality umbilicals and services in Brazil. It provides us with a first-class facility to support Brazil’s offshore oil and gas as well as wind and broader energy objectives with a sizeable team and room for growth. This allows us to expand upon our strong market share in the region by providing essential technical and service support to our partners in Brazil.”
The centre will be led by locally based Alex Grosso as Operational Manager. A key element of JDR’s strategy is focused on fostering local talent and content, with all skilled employees being locally based. JDR’s existing facility in Houston will also provide support to the Macaé centre through initial training and operational guidance.
Alex Grosso, Operational Manager at JDR Cables, said: “Through our new service facility in Macaé, JDR is investing in local talent and expertise. The centre is staffed by local professionals who have a strong understanding of the Brazilian market, ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality services and equipment tailored to meet the needs of our clients.”
About JDR Cable Systems
JDR’s world-leading solutions bring power and control to energy systems in the global offshore oil, gas and renewable industries. For more than 25 years, we have built our success on our technical expertise and reliability. Every market we enter, every customer we serve, and every project we deliver benefits from exactly the same dedication to technical quality, service and support.
In designing, manufacturing, delivering, installing, and supporting subsea power cables and umbilical systems, our engineers and manufacturers are committed to providing products and services of the highest quality. We deliver consistently reliable solutions through our specialist engineering and experienced project management teams. Our 24/7 service and support throughout the product lifecycle meets even the most complex and demanding project requirements.
About TFK Group
TFKable Group is a leading global producer of wires and cables, with major production facilities in Europe and sales offices globally. With its HQ in Poland, TFKable Group consists of several trading companies, with a significant number of production plants around Europe and a Cable Waste Recycling Department in Poland. TFKable Group offers 25,000 types of wires and cables, which are sold in 80 countries. With a consistent growth strategy based on client portfolio diversification, TFKable Group has cemented its position as a world leader in the cable business, with significant further development potential.