Scope of Work
Categories:
Submarine Cable DesignSubmarine Cable ManufactureSubmarine Cable InstallationOnshore Cable DesignOnshore Cable ManufactureOnshore Cable InstallationOffshore Substation DesignOffshore Substation ManufactureOffshore Substation InstallationOffshore Substation O&MDigital SystemsOnshore Substation DesignOnshore Substation ManufactureOnshore Substation Installation
Lifecycle Stages:
DevelopmentConstructionOperations & Maintenance
Quantities:80 km submarine cable (export), 1 offshore substation
Cable Specifications:
TypeHVAC
Purposeexport
Voltage150 kV
Route Length40 km
Source text:
Two three-phase 150 kV submarine export cables from C-Power OTS on Thornton Bank to Elia Sas Slijkens; export cable A (laid 2009, re-routed to OTS in 2012) and export cable B (installed 2012).
Contract Details
Description
ABB was responsible for the design and supply of the Thornton Bank (C-Power) project’s complete electrical infrastructure, stated to include the offshore transformer station (OTS), array and export cables, onshore grid connection, and protection and control system. ABB was also described as contracted for the supply and connection of the marine export and in-field power cables, and for preventive maintenance of the offshore transformer station. A contract value of US$125m was reported for ABB’s award for the second and third phases, which included installation of associated electrical infrastructure such as the second 150 kV export cable.