Under the agreement, Hellenic Cables will supply 170 kilometres of 90 kV cables and 420 kilometres of 225 kV cables, manufactured at its Thiva facility in Greece. The contract reflects Hellenic Cables’ commitment to meeting Europe’s growing energy infrastructure needs.
Nov 6, 2024
Hellenic Cables, a division of Cenergy Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), France’s national electricity transmission operator, to provide 590 kilometres of high-voltage underground cables as part of a three-year framework agreement running through 2028.
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Under the agreement, Hellenic Cables will supply 170 kilometres of 90 kV cables and 420 kilometres of 225 kV cables, manufactured at its Thiva facility in Greece. This facility has recently seen production expansion, reflecting Hellenic Cables’ commitment to meeting Europe’s growing energy infrastructure needs.
Alexis Alexiou, CEO of Cenergy Holdings, said, “We are honoured to be part of RTE’s ambitious initiative, which not only strengthens France’s energy infrastructure but also emphasizes sustainable, European-made solutions for the regional electricity transmission network. Hellenic Cables has been continuously expanding its production output, aiming to support network development initiatives and is committed to delivering high-quality, advanced cable solutions that align with France’s energy transition goals and RTE’s strategic vision.
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Xavier Piechaczyk, President of the board at RTE, said, “The electrification, decarbonisation and reindustrialisation of France are synonymous with major investments in the electricity transmission network over the coming years. This new partnership with five major cable makers not only allows us to secure the equipment needed to support the energy transition, but also shows the impact that investing on moving away from fossil energies can have on the French and European manufacturing industry, driving economic growth and employment.”
