Aigina - Methana 2012
Island LinkOperationalGR20 kV9.8 km2012
Also known as:Methana - Aegina 2012, Αίγινα-Μέθανα (υποβρύχιο καλώδιο), Μέθανα–Αίγινα διασύνδεση 20 kV, Aegina-Methana submarine cable, Aegina–Methana MV link, PPC Aegina–Methana, DEI Μέθανα-Αίγινα υποβρύχιο καλώδιο, METHANA - EGINA interconnection, K372 Aegina - Methana
Status:Operational
Type:island link
Aigina–Methana (Aegina–Methana) is a medium‑voltage (12/20 kV) submarine electrical distribution link commissioned in 2012 that connects Aegina island to the Methana peninsula in the Saronic Gulf, Greece. The link was delivered as a turnkey submarine cable project for the Public Power Corporation (PPC/ΔΕΗ) to strengthen security of supply for Aegina...
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2012Commercial Operations Full Power
In 2012, Public Power Corporation (PPC) brought into operation a new submarine cable interconnection between Aegina (Aigina) and Methana, a 9.8 km link listed alongside the Thassos–Keramoti cable as one of the major distribution projects accounting for €10 million of that year’s investments, indicating that the Aegina–Methana medium-voltage interconnector had entered full operational service by that time.
2012Cable Supplier Selected
In 2012, Fulgor S.A. (Hellenic Cables Industry) was contracted as the main cable contractor for the 2 x 20 kV submarine power links between Aegina and Methana and between Thasos and Keramoti in Greece, with Public Power Corporation (PPC) as project owner. This contract covered manufacture and supply of the medium‑voltage submarine power cables serving the Aegina–Methana interconnection.
2012Cable Installation Complete
In 2012, Asso.subsea (Assodivers group) was engaged to provide submarine cable transportation, installation, and protection services for the 2 x 20 kV power links between Aegina and Methana and between Thasos and Keramoti in Greece. Working under Fulgor as main contractor and PPC as asset owner, Asso.subsea executed laying of approximately 17.9 km of cable, trenching of 1.73 km to 1.0 m burial depth, and placement of 105 m of protective mattresses, covering the installation scope for the Aegina–Methana interconnection.