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Maritime & ports · 02.11.2026 · 13:54

UK government approves 2 GW Sea Link subsea HVDC electricity connection

The UK government has granted development consent for the 2 GW Sea Link subsea high-voltage direct current electricity connection. The project is intended to add major transmission capacity, though the source provides no further project details.

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Maritime & ports · 20.10.2026 · 09:35

Sumitomo Electric opens HVDC subsea cable factory in Scotland

Sumitomo Electric Industries has held an opening ceremony for what is said to be the UK’s first HVDC subsea cable factory in Scotland. The facility matters for future offshore power links, but the source does not provide further operating details.

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