Nexans has begun horizontal directional drilling (HDD) works in Malta for the second electrical interconnector to Italy, marking the start of work related to the project’s offshore section. This will create the underground connection between the onshore and offshore sections of the project, allowing
Nexans has completed the manufacturing and factory acceptance testing (FAT) of 100 kilometers of subsea cable for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy, with the cable now ready for load-out and installation. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new 122-kilometer-long, 225
The manufacturing of key equipment for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy has been completed in Türkiye, with the equipment now to be shipped to Malta and Sicily. This includes an autotransformer that will reduce the voltage from the interconnection’s 220 kV to 132 kV, in l
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting the development of the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy with €100 million. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new ~122-kilometer-long 225 MW HVAC electrical cable interconnection between the Terna substation at Ragusa, Si
The first interconnector between Italy and Malta has returned to operation after it was shut down due to work on the second interconnector that will connect the two countries. As announced on March 28, the scheduled intervention required the temporary suspension of IC1 to allow for the safe reroutin
Malta’s fully government-owned company Interconnect Malta (ICM) has launched a preliminary market consultation (PMC) to gather information from the market on the feasibility of large-scale importing of renewable energy from North Africa to Malta via a cable link. The PMC is seen as a formal, non-bin
The seabed clearance phase for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy has begun, aiming to make the cable corridor route debris-free and safe for cable installation. Following the completion of the detailed marine route survey carried out by Italy’s Next Geosolutions (NextGeo),
The production of critical high-voltage (HV) components for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy has commenced in Türkiye. The IC2 interconnector will consist of a new ~122-kilometer-long 225 MW HVAC electrical cable interconnection between the Terna substation at Ragusa, Sic
France-based geophysical services company Viridien, formerly known as CGG, has scored a new integrated multi-client data project off the coast of Malta with the country’s government.
Clippership, a U.S.-headquartered company developing autonomous wind-powered ships, has signed a construction contract for its first 24-meter class zero emission autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel with Dutch shipyard KM Yachtbuilders. The vessel features twin, foldable rigid wings for primary wind
The cruise division of the Switzerland-based shipping heavyweight Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has marked another decarbonization target as complete, having connected two of its vessels to shore power in Valetta, Malta. According to the company’s officials, the MSC World Europa—the maritime
Italy-headquartered Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has begun seabed surveys along the cable corridor route for the second electrical interconnector between Malta and Italy. The IC2 interconnector will link the Terna substation at Ragusa, Sicily, and the Enemalta terminal station in Maghtab, to be laid
