Interconnectors
Cenos floating wind project to perform surveys to revalidate NorthConnect data from 2017
The developers of the 1.4 GW Cenos floating offshore wind project in Scotland are set to run a nearshore survey campaign in March to revalidate data collected in 2017 by NorthConnect, an interconnector project whose infrastructure Cenos planned to use to connect to the grid. Starting on 11 March, th
Engineering and environmental studies launched for EU’s first hydrogen corridor
The European first major hydrogen corridor, the so-called H2Med project comprised of hydrogen interconnection between Portugal and Spain and a subsea pipeline connecting Spain and France (BarMar), is entering the next phase of its development with contracts for preliminary engineering and environmen
Harnessing North Sea power for net zero future with provisional green light for two UK subsea cable links to Europe
Ofgem has recommended for approval plans for two high-voltage cable links to Europe, which have the potential to power millions of homes.
Cable fault site found but Finland-Estonia electricity interconnection months away from coming back online
Elering has confirmed the detection of the fault location in Estonia and the duration of the out-of-service period for EstLink 2.
First UK-Germany link makes construction progress as it celebrates 6th anniversary
Siemens Energy and sub-contractor Jones Bros Civil Engineering are nearing completion of the enabling works for the UK converter station of NeuConnect, the first-ever energy link between the UK and Germany. The works have included the construction of a 50,000m2 platform for the new converter station
PASSER eyeing floating wind
The work on the vertical lay-up machine (VLM) for JDR’s new cable factory in the UK is now well underway in Klaipeda, Lithuania, where Norway-headquartered PASSER Group recently opened a new fabrication facility. The Group has revealed that, besides expanding its production capacity, it is also look
Nexans outperforms 2023 target, makes considerable progress on sustainability agenda
In the year in which it saw “considerable progress” on its sustainability agenda, Nexans has reported a “historic high” adjusted EBITDA of €665 million for the 2023 financial year, a +8.2% increase year-on-year, outperforming the target. Nexans’ EBITDA including share-based payment expenses amounted
Public feedback sought for planned interconnector between Ireland and Wales
A series of public consultation events is being held this month to discuss the proposed MaresConnect electricity interconnector between Ireland and Wales. MaresConnect will comprise a cable route of approximately 245 kilometers under the sea and underground between Dublin in Ireland and Bodelwyddan,
Onshore cable provider wanted for second Malta-Italy interconnector
InterConnect Malta, the company behind the second Malta to Italy interconnector, has issued a tender for the manufacture and installation of onshore cables for the project. The tender is looking for a company to manufacture and install the onshore 245 kV and 145 kV cables, fiber optic cable and acce
Special purpose company established for potential Greek-Saudi electricity interconnector
Greece and Saudi Arabia have officially established a special purpose company for exploring the feasibility of an electricity interconnector between the two countries. The special purpose company Saudi Greek Interconnection was established by the Greek electricity grid operator Independent Power Tra
Green light for Italy’s €1.3 billion, 1 GW submarine power line
Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has given its approval for the Adriatic Link submarine power line, set to facilitate the integration of renewable sources and support energy transition goals in Italy. The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security authorized, through a de
Poor weather hits pause on construction of new UK interconnector
Offshore cable operations have been paused for the Greenlink interconnector that will link Ireland and Wales due to poor weather and for maintenance and upgrades on the construction vessel. The Greenlink Interconnector will link the southeast of Ireland, from Great Island, County Wexford to South-we
Chinese cabling giant buys into two UK companies, enters Morocco-UK power project
Chinese power cable specialist Orient Cable (NBO) is entering the Morocco-UK Power Project with the acquisition of a stake in the company behind the multi-technology renewable energy project. Xlinks First Limited announced it had entered into a share subscription agreement for the placement of commo
Malta greenlights second interconnector to Italy
The second Malta to Italy interconnector has reached a major milestone with the approval of the development permit by the Maltese Planning Authority. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new ~118-kilometer-long 225 MW HVAC electrical cable interconnection through a submarine cable operating at 2