East West Interconnector work completed by NKT
The work enables the interconnector to be brought back to optimal conditions.
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Ireland, Dublin: Inspection survey and remediation work on the East West Interconnector linking Ireland and Great Britain was completed by NKT. The specialized survey and remediation work allows the owner, EirGrid Interconnector Designated Activity Company (EIDAC), a subsidiary of the EirGrid Group, to ensure the interconnector is brought back to optimal conditions. The inspection survey is part of a long-term service agreement between the companies.
“EirGrid has a long-standing partnership with NKT as we work together to secure the condition of the East West Interconnector. As the interconnector is a critical piece of infrastructure between Ireland and Great Britain it is essential that it is maintained in an optimal condition. The recent survey showed the necessity of remediation work on sections of the cable. These works are now complete ensuring the continuity of supply between Ireland and Great Britain,” said EirGrid’s chief operations officer Rodney Doyle.
Doyle added that the survey conducted by NKT including characterization of seabed conditions along the cable led to concrete mattresses and rock bags being placed under exposed sections of the East West interconnector. He noted that carrying out periodic cable inspection surveys ensures that the cable can withstand extreme conditions and perform safe operations, while a precise analysis and mitigation plan is a key element for preventing cable failures and reducing downtime.
NKT executive vice president, service, Axel Barnekow Widmark commented: “We are pleased to announce that both the inspection survey and remediation work following the survey are now successfully completed. “The inspection survey led to remediation work being done for EIDAC, using our vessel NKT Victoria.
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