Nexans will supply 450 km of high-voltage subsea cables and 280 km of high-voltage onshore cables worth EUR 1 billion to connect the Centre Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron offshore wind farms with the French transmission network.
Apr 23, 2025
Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cable systems and services, has secured a major framework agreement with RTE (Réseau de Transport d’Electricité), France’s Transmission System Operator. The frame agreement includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of 450 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables and 280 km of HVDC onshore cables to support the connection of three offshore wind farms, the Center Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron, to the French transmission network. The value of the agreement is above EUR 1 billion, depending on the final quantities to be agreed upon and the subcontractors to be appointed during the next phase leading to the signature of each EPCI contract.
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With this new framework agreement, Nexans continues to play a central role in Europe’s energy transition efforts, supplying high-voltage cables to meet growing demands. The agreement aligns with France’s updated offshore wind targets of achieving 45 GW of capacity by 2050. As a key player in the global transition to a more connected and sustainable future, the frame agreement also underscores Nexans’ leadership in delivering advanced technology infrastructure for large-scale energy projects. This selection also highlights Nexans’ continued investment in grid infrastructure, further demonstrating its capacity to execute innovative projects in the field of renewable energy.
