Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on the UK’s biggest ever electricity transmission project
Prysmian is proud to be playing a central role in the development of new strategic infrastructure for UK. Once completed, Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) will be the UK’s single biggest ever electricity transmission project, including the longest HVDC cable in the country with approx. 500 km in length and will transport enough clean energy to power around two million homes.
The aims of EGL2 are clearly goals that strongly align with Prysmian commitment to be at the heart of advancing the global energy transition and that reinforces our leadership in the delivery of efficient and sustainable solutions. The EGL2 connection will form a vital electricity transmission link between Scotland and England and is one of the first cable systems contracted in the UK that will utilize 525 kV HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology with extruded XLPE insulation.
Prysmian will design, manufacture, install, test and commission the HVDC cable system making use of its state-of-the-art vessel fleet including Leonardo de Vinci, and its sister ship Monna Lisa.
With well over 100 years history in the UK, Prysmian’s contributions have been pivotal to the development of the UK electricity transmission network, having delivered a wide range of offshore and onshore projects. The contract of €1.9 billion awarded to Prysmian by Eastern Green Link 2 Limited, a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the UK electricity transmission network owners, was finalized at the beginning of 2024.
