NKT has been chosen as preferred bidder to deliver the 525KV high-voltage direct current power cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 interconnector.
The 680km connection will run on- and offshore between Scotland and England, according to the joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission.
NKT president and chief executive Claes Westerlind said: “We are honoured to be selected as the preferred bidder for EGL3, a key project in the upgrade and decarbonisation of Great Britain’s power system.”
He added that the milestone continued NKT’s collaboration with the two transmission owners and underlined its commitment to the UK grid.
Eastern Green Link 3 is part of a wider UK programme to expand and modernise the transmission network to support clean and reliable energy delivery.
National Grid project director Mark Brackley said: “Confirming NKT as preferred bidder for the cable system is a major milestone for EGL3. The project will form a vital new part of the UK’s electricity backbone, carrying clean, homegrown energy to where it is needed most and helping to deliver a more affordable and secure energy future.”
SSEN Transmission deputy project director James Johnson said: “Appointing NKT as preferred bidder for the subsea cable system marks a significant milestone for EGL3. The project will be vital in unlocking Scotland’s vast renewable energy resources, ensuring they can reach homes and businesses across Great Britain, while strengthening the resilience of the transmission network.”
The parties will now enter negotiations with the aim of reaching a firm contract.