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NKT’s new extrusion tower reaches 200 meters and becomes the second tallest tower in the Nordics
With a height of 200 meters, NKT's new tower has become the second tallest in the Nordics. The tower will not only facilitate the production of power cables to meet the increasing global demand but also serve as a symbolic landmark for the green transition.
Go to pageNKT has placed order for new cable-laying vessel
In May 2023, on the back of a record order backlog and the strong market outlook, NKT announced investments in a new high-voltage factory on the existing site in Karlskrona and a new market leading cable-laying vessel. The order for the construction of the vessel has now been placed with Norwegian shipyard Vard. The vessel will be designed by the Norwegian company Salt Ship Design AS. The vessel will be constructed in parallel with NKT expanding its site in Karlskrona, Sweden, and both assets are expected operational from 2027.
Go to pageNKT boosts offshore installation capabilities with upgrades of cable-lay vessel NKT Victoria
NKT has accumulated unmatched operational experience and track record by operating NKT Victoria since 2017. The company remains committed to maintain her market leading position by enhancing the capabilities, efficiency and reliability with continuous technical upgrades.
Go to pageMarine inspection surveys: a way to safeguard subsea power cables
The growing demand for energy is leading to more offshore wind farms and offshore interconnectors in the global power grids. Becoming more reliant on energy makes the efficient transport of energy a key concern.
Go to pageFrom mechanical test hall to ocean floor
The importance of an advanced mechanical high-voltage cable testing: When a single fault in a high-voltage power cable system can cost millions of Euros in downtime and repairs, reliability is not a luxury. It is a necessity. At NKT, we earn trust in the test hall, long before installation.
Go to pageLarger, longer and more efficient: 525 kV XLPE HVDC is becoming the preferred cable technology for long distance power transmission
In 2023, we have seen a technology shift in the high-voltage power cable market with 525 kV extruded XLPE power cable technology becoming the standard technology for several large cable projects supporting the green transition of Europe.
Go to pageNKT secures pioneering power cable framework agreement for TenneT’s 2GW Program
NKT has been awarded a framework agreement for TenneT’s 2GW Program to deliver significant volumes of offshore and onshore power cables. The 2GW Program is considered one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the green transformation of Europe.
Go to pageNKT joint venture inaugurates offshore power cable factory in Taiwan
Taiwan has reached a major milestone in its transition towards renewable energy with the unveiling of the country’s first offshore power cable factory. The inauguration marks a significant achievement in the pioneering joint venture between Taiwanese cable company Walsin Lihwa and NKT. Through this collaboration, NKT is leveraging its technology and factory-building expertise to meet global demand for power cables driven by electrification, digitalisation, the green transition, and energy independence.
Go to pageNKT completes swift turnkey repair of export cable at Beatrice offshore transmission system
NKT successfully completed a turnkey repair of one of the 220 kV high-voltage AC subsea export cables connecting the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm in the Scottish Moray Firth to the Aberdeenshire coast. The repair was executed in just 38 days.
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