Power CSL has launched a high voltage jointing system suitable for the offshore repair of a wide range of high voltage subsea cables.
According to the company, the system will drastically reduce the cost of repairing subsea cables in the offshore renewables and oil & gas sectors, since it takes 48-60 hours to install it, cutting down the waiting time for a suitable weather window and repair vessel time on station.
Pat Oakley , the company’s director, said: “Several years of research and analysis have gone into developing this joint, which has many advantages over other repair solutions, particularly in terms of cable range-taking capability and ease of installation.
“The jointing system is not associated with the cables of any particular manufacturer and its modular design can be configured for a wide range of connections.
“This product will substantially increase the UK and European supply chain capacity for HV subsea cable repair, improving the availability of trained jointers and radically reducing the time it takes to repair faults on critical subsea power connections.”
Power CSL added that, although it provides its own offshore technicians for joint installation, it also offers a training programme for suitably qualified personnel from client companies. “We would simply offer the joint in kit form so that the clients’ trained technicians can install the product offshore. It’s another significant cost-saving factor and puts response time in the client’s control,” Oakley said.