Prysmian Awarded The Italy-Tunisia Interconnection

Prysmian has been awarded the tender launched by Terna S.p.A., the Italian transmission system operator, and STEG, the Tunisian electricity grid operator, for the construction of the submarine power interconnection between Italy and Tunisia under the Elmed Project. The contract, which initially provides for a preliminary activation phase, is subject to certain conditions. Once these are met, the contract could reach a value of around €460 million.

The power line will run between the Partanna electrical substation in Sicily and the Mlaabi substation on the Tunisian Cap Bon peninsula, reaching a maximum water depth of around 800 meters along the Strait of Sicily. Installation operation will be carried by the Prysmian Monna Lisa vessel (Link here).

“This is a major project for Italy, Tunisia, Europe and Africa, and being chosen is testament to our experience in handling big challenges and finding smart solutions. The interconnector will benefit both countries and support the global shift toward cleaner energy." 

Raul Gil

EVP Transmission BU, Prysmian

Prysmian has already secured several submarine connection projects with Terna, such as the Tyrrhenian Link - which set the world record by installing a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable at an unprecedented depth of 2,150 meters during sea trails, the deepest ever for a power cable, as well as the Adriatic Link, the submarine cable connection between Marche and Abruzzo, and the SA.CO.I.3 HVDC project that will connect Sardinia, Corsica, and Italy.