Prysmian Group Named Preferred Bidder for Biscay Gulf Project
Prysmian Group (official site) announced that it was selected as a preferred bidder for the Prysmian Group Biscay Gulf interconnection project. This cross-border initiative is managed by INELFE, a joint venture between Red Eléctrica (site) of Spain and Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE) (site) of France.
Building Europe’s First Submarine Connection Between Spain and France
This project will create the first submarine power link between Spain (Gatika) and France (Cubnezais). It features two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connections, each capable of delivering 1,000 MW. Together, they will provide 2 GW of new transfer capacity between the two nations.
The system will use nearly 800 kilometers of HVDC submarine and land cables. As a result, the interconnection will strengthen energy reliability, enhance grid stability, and support continued integration with the wider European power network.
Prysmian Group Biscay Gulf Interconnection Advances Energy Goals
The Biscay Gulf project also supports Europe’s goal of cleaner, interconnected energy systems. It will improve power exchange efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and create a more resilient electrical grid. Moreover, it helps build closer cooperation between the Spanish and French transmission networks.
Prysmian Prepares for Next Project Phase
Prysmian Group continues contract discussions with INELFE and expects to finalize details soon. The company remains focused on delivering high-performance cable technologies that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable power transmission across borders.
By taking on projects like this, Prysmian continues to drive Europe’s renewable energy integration and advance the region’s long-term energy security strategy.
