Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord Sign HVDC Cable Agreement with SSEN Transmission

• •SSEN Transmission signed a framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord for HVDC systems.
• •The Shetland 2 project aims to connect Shetland to the mainland, delivering 2 GW of renewable energy.
• •The investment will create over 650 jobs and is part of a £5 billion infrastructure program.

SSEN Transmission has entered a long-term framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord for the engineering, supply, transport, and installation of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable systems. This partnership aims to enhance the electricity transmission network in northern Scotland, particularly through the Shetland 2 HVDC link, which will connect Shetland to the mainland and deliver 2 GW of renewable electricity. The agreement includes initial design and engineering work for the Shetland 2 project, with manufacturing planned to start in 2027 at a new facility in Nigg, Scotland, supported by a £350 million investment. The project is expected to create over 650 jobs directly and indirectly, with additional employment opportunities in the supply chain. This initiative is part of a broader £5 billion investment program by SSEN Transmission to strengthen the region's energy infrastructure and support the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system.