Nexans Wins €20M Contract for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Cables
Nexans has secured a €20 million contract to supply specialized nuclear cables for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in the United Kingdom.
Contract Scope and Cable Production
Under this six-year agreement, Nexans will design and manufacture 3,000 km of nuclear-rated cables. Production will take place in Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France.
In addition, the company will deliver several custom-engineered solutions, including:
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Medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power cables
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Control and instrumentation cables
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Cables for pumps, valves, and safety systems
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Monitoring and control room wiring
These cables will operate both inside and outside the containment area. As a result, they will support safe and reliable plant operations.
Moreover, Nexans will supply its ENERGEN NUC halogen-free cables. These cables meet strict Euroclass fire safety standards, ensuring enhanced protection.
Supporting the UK’s Nuclear Energy Expansion
Meanwhile, Hinkley Point C in Somerset marks a major step forward. It is the first new nuclear power station in the UK in over 25 years.
Once completed, the plant will include two EPR reactors with a combined capacity of 3,200 MW. Consequently, it will supply low-carbon electricity to around six million homes.
In the long term, the project will also support the UK’s net zero targets. It will reduce carbon emissions by 9 million tons per year over a 60-year lifespan.
