Prysmian, a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, has solidified a substantial contract valued at approximately €1.9 billion ($2 billion) with Eastern Green Link 2 Limited. This joint venture, composed of SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, aims to advance the UK's electricity transmission network. The contract entails the delivery of a significant High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable system for the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) network project, facilitating connectivity between Scotland and England.
Hakan Ozmen, EVP Transmission BU at Prysmian, expressed pride in contributing to the development of such critical infrastructure for the UK. The project, once completed, will establish an "electrical superhighway" cable link, unlocking Scotland's renewable energy capacity and substantially increasing clean energy delivery to approximately two million UK households.
The award of the EGL2 contract, now integrated into Prysmian's order backlog, follows the company's prior selection as the exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023. Prysmian reaffirmed its commitment in June 2023 to ensure continued capacity availability for the project, which is slated for operational launch in 2029. This transmission link, utilizing 525 kV HVDC technology with extruded XLPE insulation, signifies a critical milestone in UK energy infrastructure, boasting a power transmission capacity of 2 GW.
The EGL2 connection represents a pivotal step in establishing an essential electricity transmission link between Scotland and England. It stands as one of the UK's initial cable systems to employ advanced HVDC technology, positioning Prysmian to design, manufacture, install, test, and commission the requisite cable system to enhance renewable energy transmission.
Source: prysmian.com