Scope of Work
Categories:
Submarine Cable DesignEngineering ConsultancyGeophysical SurveyProject Management
Lifecycle Stages:
Development
Cable Specifications:
TypeHVDC
Purposeinterconnector
Voltage320 kV
Route Length575 km
Source text:
Marine engineering and route development consultancy for the 320 kV HVDC Celtic Interconnector subsea cable system (~500 km offshore within a 575 km link between Ireland and France).
Contract Details
Currency:EUR
Award Date:9 Aug 2017
Description
Wood Group Kenny Ireland Limited was awarded the Marine Consultant contract for the Celtic Interconnector by EirGrid and RTE. Under this framework, Wood provides subsea engineering and consultancy services for the offshore elements of the project, including marine engineering studies for subsea power cable installation, refinement of the offshore route, input to planned marine surveys, and advice on installation methods and constraints. The company also supports project management of the offshore cable scope, including risk, schedule, contractor coordination and HSE considerations, during the initial design and pre-consultation phase. The contract, valued at about €0.908 million, underpins the feasibility and detailed development of the 575 km, 700 MW HVDC cable link between Ireland and France.