NKT confirmed partner for two Scottish power cable projects with SSEN Transmission
15 Luglio 2024 - 9:21AM
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NKT confirmed partner for two Scottish power cable projects with
SSEN Transmission
Investor News
15 July 2024
NKT confirmed partner for two Scottish power cable
projects with SSEN Transmission
On 28 August 2023, NKT confirmed reservation of production and
offshore installation capacity for Scottish transmission system
operator (TSO) SSEN Transmission, for power cable systems for two
high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links running from
the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland, and from Spittal in
Caithness to Peterhead.
Now, NKT has signed a framework agreement with SSEN
Transmission, and the parties have agreed to proceed with initial
work for the two Scottish HVDC interconnectors issued under the
framework agreement. With these steps, NKT and SSEN Transmission
continue the close collaboration with the aim to strengthen the
cable infrastructure supporting the region’s transition to
renewable energy.
- We are very satisfied with the progression of the projects and
continuing the long-term collaboration with SSEN Transmission to
strengthen the interconnection of the Scottish power grid. With our
extensive experience in large turnkey HVDC projects, we remain
committed to supporting the decarbonization of the power system in
Great Britain. The limited notice to proceed with the projects is a
statement of the exceptional collaboration with SSEN Transmission
on interconnector projects like the Caithness-Moray HVDC Link and
the ongoing Shetland HVDC Link, says Darren Fennell, EVP & Head
of HV Solutions Karlskrona in NKT.
The Western Isles and Spittal-Peterhead offshore HVDC
transmission links are part of The Pathway to 2030 Holistic Network
Design (HND) which is a major upgrade of the electricity
transmission network across Great Britain. SSEN Transmission play a
central role in executing on the HND, supporting the journey to
meet UK and Scottish Governments 2030 renewable energy and climate
change targets. The HND sets out a single, integrated grid design
that supports the large-scale delivery of electricity generated
from offshore wind.
- We are delighted to have secured agreements with our supply
chain partner NKT to help deliver the cables needed for the Western
Isles and Spittal-Peterhead HVDC connections, an important step
supporting the timely delivery of these projects. Recognizing
the unprecedented global demand for HVDC technology, we have acted
with pace to secure these key components at the earliest
opportunity - and we’re now looking forward to building on our
long-established and strong working relationship with NKT, says
Sandy Mactaggart, Director of Offshore Delivery at SSEN
Transmission.
- We are particularly pleased to be working with NKT on the
delivery of the crucial Western Isles Connection Project. Having
been involved in efforts to connect the Western Isles for several
years, NKT have demonstrated a real understanding of the project’s
importance in enabling the development of renewable energy in and
around the Western Isles and the associated benefits this will
deliver for the local community, and it will be great to work
together to help realize that opportunity, continues Sandy
Mactaggart.
NKT and SSEN Transmission expect the final construction
contracts for the two projects to be called off 1H 2026.
Facts
Western Isles
- Cable route: approximately 160 km of 525 kV
HVDC combined on- and offshore route length
- Transmission link capacity: 1.8 GW
- Schedule: the final construction contract is
expected to be called off 1H 2026
Spittal-Peterhead
- Cable route: approximately 220 km of 525 kV
HVDC combined on- and offshore route length
- Transmission link capacity: 2.0 GW
- Schedule: the final construction contract is
expected to be called off 1H 2026
Contact
Investor Relations:
Jonas Kolby, Head of Investor Relations (interim)
+45 5370 7431 / jonas.kolby@nkt.com
Press:
Louise W. Naldal, Head of Group Communications
+45 2982 0022 / louise.westh.naldal@nkt.com
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