To optimise performance and enhance the longevity of its interconnector, EIDAC recently had NKT inspect the East West HVDC interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain. The inspection survey is part of a long-term service agreement between the two companies. Commenting on the work, EirGrid’s Chief Operations Officer, Rodney Doyle, said: EirGrid has a long-standing partnership […] The post NKT completes inspection survey and remediation work appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

The £2.4bn/€2.8bn NeuConnect project is moving into the next stage of construction. Foundation works are now underway on a new UK converter station, keeping the delivery of a vital new energy link between the UK and Germany firmly on track. Led by global investors Meridiam, Allianz Capital Partners, Kansai Electric Power and TEPCO, NeuConnect will become one of the world’s […] The post NeuConnect project moves into next stage appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

This year at WIRE 2024, Windak not only showcased its innovative solutions but also celebrated its 30th anniversary. The exhibition was a great success, with Windak’s booth attracting significant attention, particularly for the FS200-SA Spooling Machine and the new transformable AutoReeler AR18/24. The company also noted a marked increase in interest in biodegradable packaging options […] The post Windak celebrates successful participation at Wire 2024 and 30th anniversary appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Hengtong Cable Australia (HCA) will be supplying United Group, 52km of flexible LV, 34km of Earth and 24km of 33kV to its Stage 2 Collie BESS project. Neoen has been awarded a 300 MW / 4-hour capacity services contract by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in a competitive tender initiated by the Western Australian […] The post Hengtong to supply UGL for Collie BESS Stage 2 appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

National Grid has launched the Great Grid Partnership, which has given a major boost to the UK supply chain. The company, which sits at the heart of the UK energy transition, has named the seven partners who will support the delivery of an initial nine Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects. The ASTI projects form […] The post Huge boost to UK supply chain appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Telxius is opening its latest submarine cable route with the extension of SAm-1 between Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. The route is in service from April 2024 and serves as a vital link between the Caribbean and the U.S., as well as wider Latin America via the Brusa, PCCS, and SAm-1 […] The post Telxius extends SAm-1 cable across the Caribbean appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Orange announces the landing in Marseille of the 21,700 km SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) system, which will link France to Singapore. Following this operation in Marseille, work will begin on the installation of more than 3,000 kilometres of cable to bring the system to Egypt.  Designed using the latest submarine fibre optic […] The post Orange announces the landing of the SEA-ME-WE-6 submarine cable appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Cables leader AEI Cables is warning the supply chain not to forget the important implications in the guidance on Category 3 Control fire performance cables amongst the range of new legislation being introduced in the interests of safety. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services […] The post Stay focused on fire performance guidance, says AEI Cables appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Elettrotek Kabel Europe (EK) will return to SPS Parma 2024. Its participation in SPS Parma is a source of great excitement again this year, as it will allow EK to present its latest innovations in automation. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet EK’s team of experts and learn how its cabling solutions can contribute to your business’s […] The post Elettrotek Kabel Europe returns to SPS Parma 2024 appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more

Navigating Innovation in Offshore Wind Asso.subsea, a leading force in submarine cable installation, has partnered once again with Prysmian Powerlink and successfully completed the cable installation, burial, and protection operations for the Provence Grand Large Floating Offshore Wind Project. This innovative project, situated in the Mediterranean Sea and developed by EDF Renewables and its partners, […] The post Asso.subsea successfully completes cable installation appeared first on Cable Technology News ..read more