Repair of the NorNed-cable update
14-03-2008
To carry out the repair operation in a correct way requires a prolonged period of good weather. This has not been the case over the last few weeks and the repair works have been postponed several times. Safe handling of the cable can be realised in waves up to 3 metres significant wave height. Clear visibility sub-sea is demanded for repair works where the sub-sea camera is used.
TenneT and Statnett continue the repair works as soon as the weather conditions allow to. Repair works are followed by transmission tests that will last for a few weeks. Assuming that the weather conditions are good in the coming weeks and taking into account positive test results, the NorNed cable can still become available for trading of electricity in April 2008.