Cable deployment enters a key stage for record interconnector cable project
Deployment of Nexans’ XLPE cable for the Celtic Interconnector, which will become the world’s longest subsea XLPE interconnector at 575 km, has entered a crucial installation phase with completion now targeted for 2028. The €1.6 billion project directly links the Irish and French grids and is recognized as a Project of Common Interest by the EU. Land and sea works, including converter station construction and cable burial, are well underway, though commissioning was delayed from 2027 to 2028 due to the scale and complexity of marine cable-laying and system integration. The project will enable Ireland’s first direct energy exchange with Europe, supporting 700 MW capacity to power about 450,000 homes and enhancing renewable energy integration. More than €530 million was provided through EU grants for this strategic energy venture.
LS Cable begins construction of new submarine power cable plant in Virginia
LS GreenLink USA broke ground on a $680 million submarine power cable plant in Chesapeake, Virginia, aiming to supply the growing U.S. HVDC subsea cable market. Backed by federal tax credits, the facility will open in 2027, creating over 330 jobs and supporting LS Cable & System’s global expansion.
Ducab Group reports cable sale to Senegal, adds to its long list of African customers
Ducab Expands into Senegal with 220 kV High-Voltage Cable Supply Ducab Group, a UAE-based end-to-end energy solutions provider and cable manufacturer, has expanded its footprint in Africa by supplying 220 kV high-voltage (HV) cables to Senegal for the first time. The milestone marks a significant step in Ducab’s African Growth Strategy and reflects the company’s continued commitment to supporting the continent’s […]
The UAE, Italy and Albania sign cooperative agreement for a potential €1 billion project
Transforming Renewable Energy Networks in the Mediterranean The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Italy, and Albania have signed a major cooperation deal to build a subsea interconnection across the Adriatic Sea. The project, valued at €1 billion, targets completion by 2028. It will enhance energy security and boost renewable power integration across the Mediterranean region. Linking Renewable Energy from Albania to Italy […]