Prysmian Activates Advanced Burial Tool for Subsea Cable Protection

• •Prysmian's new plough can bury subsea cables up to five meters deep.
• •The tool enhances protection against environmental and mechanical risks.
• •Collaboration with SMD highlights the importance of advanced technology in energy security.

Prysmian has activated a new heavy-duty subsea plough developed with SMD to enhance the burial of power cables. This tool can bury cables up to five meters below the seabed, significantly improving their protection against mechanical and environmental risks. It will be used on Prysmian's cable-laying vessels, Monna Lisa and Alessandro Volta, to support large-scale subsea power transmission projects. The tool's design allows for adaptation to various seabed conditions, addressing challenges such as anchors and fishing gear that can damage cables. This initiative is part of the growing demand for reliable offshore electrical infrastructure, crucial for connecting renewable energy sources like offshore wind farms to national grids. The collaboration between Prysmian and SMD emphasizes the importance of advanced technology in ensuring energy security for the UK and Europe.