NKT moves closer to final deal for cable projects in Scotland

Danish cable manufacturer NKT has moved one step closer to an agreement on two projects in Scotland, the company announced Monday morning.

The projects were first announced almost a year ago.

”The parties have agreed to proceed with initial work for the two Scottish HVDC interconnectors issued under the framework agreement. With these steps, NKT and SSEN Transmission continue the close collaboration with the aim to strengthen the cable infrastructure supporting the region’s transition to renewable energy,” NKT writes in the announcement with reference to the framework agreement that has just been signed.

The two projects run from Western Isles to the Scottish mainland and from Spittal in Caithness to Peterhead.

”We are very satisfied with the progression of the projects and continuing the long-term collaboration with SSEN Transmission to strengthen the interconnection of the Scottish power grid,” says Darren Fennell, EVP & Head of HV Solutions Karlskrona at NKT, in the release.

The projects are part of the work to meet the UK and Scottish 2030 renewable energy targets, which include the supply of electricity generated from offshore wind, according to the statement.

NKT and SSEN Transmission expect the final contracts for the two projects to be signed in the first half of 2026.

(English edit by Kristoffer Grønbæk)