Alstom partners with Nexans for Malta-Sicily submarine electrical interconnection

Alstom Grid and Nexans Norway AS have been awarded a turnkey contract for the high voltage alternating current (HVAC) submarine electrical interconnector between Malta and Sicily for the end-customer enemalta Corporation, the power generation, transmission and distribution company in Malta.

At the Malta end of the interconnection, Alstom Grid - prequalified as a nominated subcontractor to Nexans - will supply the 220/132 kV Gas-insulated Substation (GIS). These substations are more compact with a smaller environmental footprint than traditional Air-insulated Substations (AIS). Alstom Grids scope of supply includes all substation* components: transformers, switchgear, protection and control equipment from its PACiS and MiCOM ranges, low voltage and auxiliary equipment, as well as new building and civil work.

At the Sicily end of the HVAC interconnection, Alstom Grid will reinforce the existing substation equipment to support the connection with the new substation in Malta. Supply includes equipment delivery and erection of a shunt reactor as well as protection and control equipment (PACiS, MiCOM) at TERNAs Ragusa substation in Sicily.

We received an excellent and pro-active support from Alstom Grid's team during the complete prequalification, tender and negotiation stage. Their strong reputation and solution-oriented offer helped us to secure this important order. We are fully convinced that this project will be a success for the end-user enemalta, for Nexans and for Alstom Grid, says Mr. Ragnvald Graff, Sales & Marketing Director Energy Division, Nexans Norway AS.  

 Alstom Grid and Nexans have a strong, long-standing relationship. We are very pleased to share this important interconnection project with Nexans, said Michel Augonnet, Senior Vice President, Alstom Grid.

Nexans won the order in December 2010 and finalised its contract with Alstom Grid this year first quarter 2011. Once completed in late 2013, this project will reinforce the electricity supply in Malta. 

*Substation scope of work includes nine bays of Alstom Grids 220 kV GIS type B105, two 250 MVA 220/132 kV autotransformers, shunt reactors and 14 bays of 132 kV GIS type F35. 

About Alstom 

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world. It provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 93,000 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over 23 billion* in 2009/10. (*Pro forma figures)

Alstom Grid, the newest sector of Alstom, formed following the recent acquisition of AREVAs Transmission activities on 7 June 2010, has over 100 years of expertise in electrical grids. Whether for utilities or electro-intensive industries or facilitating the trading of energy, Alstom Grid brings power to their customers projects.  Alstom Grid ranks among the top 3 in electrical transmission sector with a sales turnover of approximately 3.5 billion in 2009. It has 20,000 employees and over 90 manufacturing and engineering sites worldwide. Its four main business areas are Products, Systems, Automation and Service.

At the heart of the development of Smart Grid, Alstom Grid offers products, services and integrated energy management solutions across the full energy value chainfrom power generation, through transmission and distribution grids and to the large end user.  

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