NKT Finishes Repairing the HVDC Interconnector Baltic Cable

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NKT has finalized a turnkey offshore repair of the Baltic Cable connecting the power grids in Sweden and Germany after it was damaged due to external impact. The power cable system was restored within 29 days from the initial fault notification and is now back in full operation.

Speed was essential when an anchor damaged the Baltic Cable power link interconnecting the national power grids of Sweden and Germany during the last days of April. NKT was awarded the contract to bring the 250 km 450 kV HVDC power cable back in operation as fast as possible. After the initial notification NKT quickly mobilized staff and equipment for localization of the fault, de-burial and cut and seal operation onboard a subcontracted vessel provided by JD Contractor. The initial operation... ... More: Official Press Release NKT

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