NKT has completed cable replacement work for the Dutch section of the NorNed interconnector between Norway and the Netherlands.
The NorNed interconnector plays a significant role in the energy transition and transmission security of the European power supply.
It exchanges renewable hydropower from Norway and renewable wind power from the Netherlands between the two countries.
NKT said the interconnector is now back in operation after the successful delivery of power cable systems for the onshore part of the NorNed interconnector in Eemshaven, the Netherlands.
This was part of a planned replacement by the Dutch transmission system operator, TenneT, to ensure the secure transmission of electricity between Norway and the Netherlands.
NKT executive vice president for service and installation Axel Barnekow said: “We are delighted to support TenneT in maintaining the reliability of the NorNed interconnector.
“Our expertise in delivering high-quality cable solutions ensures that the transmission system remains robust and efficient.”
NKT said the outage for the planned replacement work began in early April and concluded in early June, ensuring minimal disruption to the transmission system.
The total order includes the supply of 450kV on- and offshore high-voltage cable, parts of which will be kept as spare parts.
The replacement involved the manufacturing and jointing of cables, as well as delivery of new terminations, and the refurbishment of the existing terminations, which TenneT will keep available for future use.
The order is linked to the existing service level agreement on the NorNed interconnector between NKT and TenneT.
NorNed has connected the electrical grids of Norway and the Netherlands since 2008.
Running from Feda in Norway to Eemshaven in the Netherlands, the 450kV high-voltage interconnector is 580km long and has a capacity of maximum 700MW.
TenneT and Statnett are the joint owners of the HVDC offshore link.