Nexans finalizes expansion of world-class subsea cable facility in Norway to address global demand
June 06 2024 - 8:25AM
Nexans finalizes expansion of world-class subsea cable facility in
Norway to address global demand
Nexans finalizes expansion of world-class subsea
cable facility in Norway to address global demand
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- Nexans has officially opened the newly expanded section
of its high voltage subsea cable plant in Halden, Norway to support
the increased demand globally for electrification and the energy
transition.
- Nexans’ investment created more than 100 jobs and will
be able to deliver 525kV HVDC and 420kV HVAC subsea
cables.
- The plant incorporates the most advanced cable
production technology to date and features a second extrusion tower
which will allow the plant to insulate four cables simultaneously
in addition to the two existing lines - the tallest building in
Norway and the country’s first skyscraper.
- The Halden plant also celebrates its
50th anniversary, marking a key
milestone in Nexans’ 109 year history in Norway.
Halden, Norway, June 6, 2024 –
Nexans, a leader in the world’s transition to a more connected and
sustainable future has officially opened its newly expanded section
of its high voltage subsea cable plant in Halden, Norway to support
the increased demand globally for electrification and the energy
transition. The expansion project will support key projects
including Nexans’ frame agreement with TenneT signed last year.
The construction for the expansion of the plant
began in November 2021 and incorporates some of the most advanced
cable production technology which will be able to deliver subsea
cables up to 525kV for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and 420kV
for High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC). The 34,000 square
meter expansion more than doubles the capacity of the plant for
HVDC extruded cables. It also features a 152.89 meter tall second
extrusion tower which will allow the plant to insulate four cables
simultaneously in addition to the two existing lines and qualifies
as Norway’s tallest building and first skyscraper. The tower will
be focused on the production of HVDC cables for offshore wind
farms, but can serve both HVDC and HVAC applications. 100 more
people have been hired and trained to support the increase in
production from the facility and local indirect jobs will also be
created to support the supply chain in Europe and globally. This
brings the total employment of the plant up to around 1,000
employees on site.
The Halden plant also celebrates its 50th
anniversary. Having been originally built in 1974 to support the
Skagerrak 1 and 2 interconnector projects in cooperation with
Statnett, the facility has been involved in projects across the
globe. The first extrusion tower was built in 1992 to incorporate
the first high voltage XLPE insulated cables into Nexans’
portfolio. The plant also features a state-of-the-art testing
facility for high voltage components as well as its own slip to
load cables directly onto cable laying vessels such as Nexans’ CLV
Aurora, C/S Skagerrak, and Nexans’ newest vessel under
construction, the CLV Electra.
Christopher Guerin, CEO Nexans,
said: “Our investment in Halden significantly increases our
production capacity and illustrates Nexans’ commitment to
sustainability and the global energy transition. The plant will
supply international markets with cables for key offshore wind
farms and interconnectors that will bring renewable energy from the
areas of high supply to those of high demand.”
Pascal Radue, EVP of Nexans’ Generation
and Transmission Business Group, said: “The importance of
the newly expanded Halden plant cannot be overstated. In a world
that is rapidly becoming more electrified, the expansion of cable
production will supply a critical need in Europe and globally. We
are excited to work with our customers on producing the most
technologically advanced cables to date, which will connect
renewables to shore and electricity across continents.”
About Nexans
For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial
role in the electrification of the planet and is committed to
electrifying the future. With approximately 28,500 people in 41
countries, the Group is paving the way to a new world of safe,
sustainable and decarbonized electricity that is accessible to
everyone. In 2023, Nexans generated 6.5 billion euros in standard
sales. The Group is a leader in the design and manufacturing of
cable systems and services across four main business areas: Power
Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Usage and Industry
& Solutions. Nexans was the first company in its industry to
create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives, bringing
access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group
is recognized on the CDP Climate Change A List as a global leader
on climate action and has committed to Net-Zero emissions by 2050
aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Nexans. Electrify the future.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment
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www.nexans.com
Contacts:
Communication Christopher
MinardiTel. : +1 (929)
459-4530christopher.minardi@nexans.com Emmanuel
Guinotemmanuel.guinot@nexans.com |
Investor
relations Elodie Robbe-MouillotTel.:
+33 (0)1 78 15 03 87elodie.robbe-mouillot@nexans.com |
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