LS Cable & System completes Jeju project
LS Cable & System has successfully completed a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine cable project connecting Wando and Jeju Island, South Korea. The $160 million Wando-Jeju HVDC project covers approximately 90 kilometers under the sea, linking Wando, Jeollanam-do, to Jeju Island’s power grid. This milestone marks the company’s largest submarine cable project since the Jeju 2-linked contract in 2009. This project […]
Danieli provides a high-speed roughing mill for a Nippon Steel wire rod plant in Japan
Boosting Efficiency in Japan’s Wire Rod Production Danieli has delivered a custom shiftable roughing mill to Nippon Steel Corporation for its Kamaishi plant in Japan. The advanced system not only enhances rolling precision but also improves operational flexibility and productivity. Moreover, its compact layout ensures efficient use of plant space. High-Performance System for Precision Rolling According to Danieli, the new […]
Nexans reports multiple contracts for cable projects in Germany and Sweden
Nexans secured a new contract from Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT, worth up to €1 billion under a 2023 framework agreement. Nexans will handle the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of 250 km of HVDC XLPE submarine and land cables for the LanWin 2 offshore grid connection system in the German North Sea. The LanWin 2 system […]
Nokia sale is completed: the ASN subsea cable business is now owned by France
Nokia completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State on Dec. 31, 2024, officially transferring ownership of the subsea cable business. The French State manages its new stake through the Agence des participations de l’État, reinforcing national control over strategic digital infrastructure. During the transition phase, Nokia retains a 20% shareholding in ASN and continues to […]
Taihan reports order for EHV cable from Balfour Beatty for U.K. infrastructure project
Expanding Power Infrastructure Partnerships Across Europe Taihan Cable & Solution Co. has won a $68.6 million contract from Balfour Beatty plc, one of the U.K.’s leading infrastructure companies. Under the deal, Taihan will supply 400 kV extra high-voltage (EHV) cables and accessories for a power grid replacement project in eastern Britain. Taihan Cable Balfour Beatty EHV Project Supports U.K. Energy and […]