Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has signed a firm contract for the HVDC power cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 interconnector with a joint venture between the UK grid owners National Grid and SSEN Transmission. This order is the largest single project award ever received by NKT and will support the reinforcement of the UK transmission grid. The contract value is estimated at over €2.2bn ($2.55bn). Commissioning is expected at the end of 2033. The project comprises a turnkey scope for the design, manufacture, and installation of a 525 kV HVDC power cable system with a route length of approximately 680 km, including both onshore and offshore cable sections. The joint venture will manage the project’s civil works. EGL3 is the largest electricity transmission investment of its kind ever in the UK and will play a crucial role in strengthening grid resilience and efficiency. The link will enable the efficient transmission of renewable energy from northern Scotland to demand centres in the south. This will ensure the delivery of affordable, reliable, and clean power to up to 2 million homes and businesses across the UK. “EGL3 is a vital investment in the UK’s future energy system. By securing the power cable contract, we are taking a decisive step towards strengthening the electricity network so more clean, homegrown power can flow from where it is generated to where it is needed most,” said James Johnson, deputy project director for EGL3 at SSEN Transmission. EGL3 forms part of a broader programme of strategic grid reinforcements being delivered jointly by the UK’s electricity transmission owners. Together, these projects will enhance the national network’s capability to transmit renewable energy efficiently across Great Britain, supporting the continued development of a resilient and sustainable power system. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsDenmark United Kingdom