NKT completes specially engineered power cable delivery for river crossing in Germany

(FSE:NKT) NKT has completed the delivery of specially engineered 525 kV HVDC extra-long power cable sections for the SuedLink project in Germany, specifically for the tunnel crossing beneath the River Elbe. The cable sections, each exceeding five kilometres in continuous length, were manufactured and delivered to TSO TenneT Germany. This delivery required a dedicated logistics setup, as the cables could not be transported on conventional cable drums. The logistics operation included the use of cable baskets, marine transport, floating-crane lifts, and specialised heavy-load transport on German roads. The Elbe crossing is described as one of the most demanding cable deliveries within the northern section of SuedLink. Gunnar Spengel, Program Director for SuedLink at TenneT Germany, commented on the successful execution of the complex logistics operation. Thies Helbig, Head of Project Execution Transmission in NKT, highlighted that eliminating cable joints inside the tunnel enhances the long-term reliability of this critical section. The successful delivery supports the next phase, where the cables will be pulled through the tunnel using specialised installation equipment before being connected to the wider SuedLink system. NKT developed the specialised solution specifically for this section of the route. The company operates from more than 30 locations worldwide. NKT employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is headquartered in Denmark. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. NKT realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025.