07/05/2023

Prysmian secures EGL1 HVDC cable connection

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Eastern Green Link 1 is a planned high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine and underground cable link of around 200 km route length, that will require approximately 400 km of power cable, for the connection between Torness in Scotland and Hawthorn Pit in the North of England.

Official Press Release Prysmian Group:

Prysmian secures a further milestone with EGL1 HVDC cable connection to assure capability for the planned project delivery

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Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, two of the GB transmission grid owners.

Following the selection of Prysmian as exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the agreement includes an initial payment of €85 million and the assurance of Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned construction of the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) cable connection during the remaining period of negotiations that are aimed at concluding the contract in a timely fashion this year. Eastern Green Link 1 is a planned high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine and underground cable link of around 200 km route length,... ... More: Official Press Release Prysmian Group