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NKT begins installation of SuedLink power cable project in Germany

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Power cable manufacturer NKT has started the installation of a 518 km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable system for TenneT’s SuedLink project. The 525 kV cables will connect northern Germany’s renewable energy sources to the southern industrial regions, supporting Germany’s energy transition strategy, Energiewende. Tim Meyerjürgens, TenneT’s chief operations officer, highlighted the milestone, stating that the pull-in of the first 37 km of the 700 km route demonstrates the project’s progress. The $11 billion…

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NKT secures contract to supply power cables for Dutch grid upgrade

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NKT has signed a significant framework agreement with Dutch distribution system operator Enexis Netbeheer to supply medium voltage (MV) power cables.   Starting in mid-2025, NKT will deliver 600km of MV power cables annually until 2033, with an option for a four-year extension. The cables will be produced primarily at NKT’s factory in Asnaes, Denmark, which is undergoing expansion to meet growing demand. Enexis, which manages over 150,000 km of electricity cables, aims to lay several…

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NKT completes cable repair at Gemini wind farm, restoring 600 MW capacity

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NKT has completed cable repair works at the 600 MW Gemini wind park offshore the Netherlands. The wind farm, which supplies renewable energy to 900,000 households, experienced a cable failure in the summer of 2024, impacting one of the export cables connecting it to the mainland. The repair process, essential to minimize financial losses and restore energy output, involved complex subsea jointing operations. NKT’s rapid response helped bring the wind park, predominantly owned by Northland…

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NKT secures order from Elia Transmission Belgium for 545 km high-voltage cables

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Danish cable manufacturer NKT has secured an order from Belgian transmission system operator Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) to supply 545 km of high-voltage cables for grid upgrades. This order falls under an existing framework agreement between NKT and ETB, building on a recent 72km cable supply deal. ETB, part of the Elia Group, manages Belgium’s high-voltage transmission grid, which includes 9,000km of overhead lines and underground cables crucial for the country’s electricity distribution. The power…

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NKT expands offshore cable production with new tower in Sweden

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NKT has started slipform casting for a third extrusion tower at its offshore high-voltage cable factory in Karlskrona, Sweden, to meet the rising demand for renewable energy cables. The 200-meter tower, Sweden’s second tallest, will enhance NKT’s capacity to produce larger, longer high-voltage offshore cables. This investment is part of NKT’s strategy to handle its order backlog and expected market growth, including adding a second cable-laying vessel by 2027 and hiring 500 new employees. Using…