Produksjon av undervannskabel startet

Nexans, in collaboration with Tampnet and Cecon Contracting, has commenced the manufacturing of the Norfest subsea fibre optic cable system. This project aims to link Norway and Sweden, creating a robust and resilient network that stays ahead of the growing demand for connectivity within the Nordics and towards Europe.

749 km kabel med ni koblinger

The Norfest cable system is designed as a fully buried 749 km cable with nine landings for interconnection to carriers, other subsea cables, and data centre facilities. This extensive reach is intended to provide increased resiliency and additional capacity to operators along the route. The initial planning, permitting, and engineering have already begun, with the offshore route survey completed in September 2022, and the manufacturing of the 48 and 96 fibre-pair cables set for installation by June 2023.

Forbedret datainfrastruktur i Norge og Sverige

Both Nexans and Cecon Contracting highlight the significance of this project, emphasizing its necessity for enhancing data centre operations and communication resilience across the regions. Tampnet's CEO, Elie Hanna, underscored the company's long-term investment in the network, ensuring reliable and scalable fibre connectivity between critical locations in Norway and Sweden. This initiative aligns with Tampnet's commitment to meeting future bandwidth demands and improving the communications infrastructure in the region.

Erfarent team sikrer effektiv gjennomføring

Nexans, with over a century of experience in electrification and commitment to a sustainable future, plays a crucial role in this project. Meanwhile, Cecon Contracting leverages its expertise in offshore and subsea installation services, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of the Norfest cable system. Tampnet, renowned for its extensive offshore network, further strengthens this initiative by providing high-speed, low-latency, and secure connectivity solutions.