20 February, 2012

In a move to accelerate the introduction of world-class high voltage technology to the UAE, Ducab HV has signed a collaboration agreement with J-Power Systems Corporation (JPS), an equally owned joint venture of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and Hitachi Cable, Ltd., covering all areas of high voltage cable technology.

Ducab-HV is the joint venture between Ducab (50%), DEWA (25%) and ADWEA (25%) to manufacture high voltage cable systems.

“The inauguration and launch of Ducab HV in November 2011 was a defining moment in our mission to supply regional and international markets with world class high voltage cable systems designed to exacting standards and stringently quality tested,” said Jon Vail, CEO, Ducab HV.

“We are now furthering our commitment to the rapid delivery of excellent HV products by partnering with J-Power Systems, one of the world’s leading companies in HV technology.”

Hitachi Cable and Sumitomo Electric, JPS’ founding partners, have been leading high voltage cable technology since the 1960’s are involved in supplying projects up to 500kV both in Japan and the rest of the world, including significant projects in the Middle East.

They formed JPS by spinning off their high voltage power cable divisions in 2001. Ducab HV’s collaboration, which came after a detailed evaluation of all the qualified international cable companies, extends up to the 400 kV range, which is the highest voltage in use in the UAE.

“We are very happy to enter this agreement with Ducab HV, and look forward to working together to transfer expertise and knowledge to the UAE to ensure that Ducab-HV products meet the highest international standards,” said Mr Fukunaga, President, J-Power Systems.

Technology transfer is a key part of the agreement and will take place through a combination of Ducab HV engineering teams visiting Japan, as well as experienced JPS engineers’ stationed in the UAE to train Ducab HV staff. The knowledge and technology transfer will cover all aspects of HV cable manufacture.