The investigation into the damage that occurred on Christmas day on the Eastlink 2 undersea cable between Finland and Estonia in the Baltic Sea has found a dragging track on the seabed that is dozens of kilometers long, the Finnish police reported. To remind, Finland’s transmission system operator (
Italy-headquartered cable systems giant Prysmian has obtained certification for gender equality, awarded by RINA, a multinational certification group. This highlights its progress in fostering inclusivity and diversity across its Italian operations, including Prysmian Spa and EOSS. According to Prys
Estonia’s Defense Forces launched a naval operation early today to protect the Estlink 1 interconnector between Estonia and Finland as a response to the damage that occurred on the day of Christmas on Eastlink 2. Finland’s transmission system operator (TSO) Fingrid reported to the authorities on Dec
The Dutch/German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT has selected NKT to provide high-voltage direct current (HVDC) onshore and offshore power cable systems for two projects that are part of TenneT’s 2 GW program. The contracts, valued at approximately €1 billion, are set to be completed betwe
A 300 MW expansion to the existing 600 MW Xuwen offshore wind farm in Zhanjiang, China, developed by State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), has started commercial operation. The 600 MW Xuwen offshore wind farm was built in two phases consisting of a total of 94 wind turbines. The first of 47 Min
The Finnish authorities are investigating the sudden power outage at the Estlink 2 interconnector between Finland and Estonia that occurred yesterday, December 25, the country’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said. Finland’s transmission system operator (TSO) Fingrid reported to the authorities the pos
The Dutch/German offshore transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT has awarded ABL a contract to provide marine warranty survey services for the installation of three 2 GW export cable systems in the Netherlands. Under the contract, ABL will work on the IJmuiden Ver Beta, IJmuiden Ver Gamma, and Ne
Jan De Nul, in partnership with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a framework agreement from France’s transmission system operator (TSO) Réseau Transport d’Electricité (RTE) to supply and install the export cables for two floating wind farms off the coast of Southern Brittany, totaling 750 MW. Jan D
Norway’s ship designer and shipbuilder VARD has delivered an advanced cable-laying vessel (CLV) to Denmark’s subsea specialist NCT Offshore, less than two years after the contract was signed. NCT placed the order for the 95-meter-long CLV Freja with VARD in early 2023, with Vard Design in Ålesund, N
Ariadne Interconnection, a subsidiary of Greek transmission system operator (TSO) Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO or ADMIE), has completed what it says is the largest electricity transmission project in Greece, with a budget exceeding €1.1 billion. IPTO reported yesterday, December 23,
UAE’s Subsea Cable Assets (SCA) has begun the production of cable carousels destined for Sumitomo Electric’s cable factory in Scotland. The Dubai-based EPIC contractor SCA has appointed the Dutch Enersea to design six cable carousels and loading towers for the Japanese end customer. The carousels ar
Nexans has secured a contract with Swedish transmission system operator (TSO) Svenska kraftnät to deliver subsea and onshore cables for an electricity connection project that will strengthen the electricity supply between the island of Gotland and mainland Sweden. As part of the contract described a
Italy’s Prysmian has signed a framework agreement with the French transmission system operator (TSO) Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE) to provide submarine power cable links that will connect two offshore wind farms to the French transmission grid. Under the contract, Prysmian will be responsi
UAE-based Drydocks World, in partnership with GE Vernova, has secured a contract to build and install Ostwind 4, a 2 GW offshore wind grid connection in Germany. Ostwind 4 will connect Baltic Sea offshore wind farms to the national grid using high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. This will
