wiredInUSA October 2020

Leadership change

Cables by barge

NKT is increasing its capacity to transport and store offshore power cables from its factory in Cologne, Germany. Prompted by a positive market outlook and a strong order book, NKT is investing in a new custom-designed barge built for cable transportation on the river Rhine. NKT has also increased capacity at its logistics center in Rotterdam, from where the offshore cables manufactured in Cologne are loaded onto cable-laying vessels. Executive vice president Mika Makela, head of the manufacturing site in Cologne, said: “The investments are driven by a growing demand from the offshore industry and will enhance our delivery security, even in times [of] abnormal weather conditions or with multiple projects being executed in parallel.” The EuroCablePontoon 10022 is powered by green electricity during cable loading at the harbour in Cologne, where the factory is also powered by electricity generated from renewable energy. The barge is designed and built by Neptune Marine, and can operate in very shallow water. NKT expects the barge to be fully operational in late 2020. NKT is investing in a new custom-designed barge built for cable transportation. Photograph courtesy of NKT

Marcello Del Brenna

Raul Gil, of Prysmian, has handed leadership of the Europacable energy infrastructure team to Marcello Del Brenna, also with the Prysmian Group. Raul Gil has led the energy infrastructure team for five years, but has recently taken on new responsibilities as CEO of Prysmian Group Brazil. Marcello Del Brenna has agreed to serve as chairman of the infrastructure team and as UMP chair – a role he has held before. Marcello will also join the Europacable executive board. Mr Del Brennawelcomed theopportunity to rejoin Europacable: “I am delighted to take back a much stronger Energy Team from Raul. Europe’s ambitions to decarbonize and truly interconnect its energy markets offer tremendous opportunities to grow and shape our business. I am convinced that an even more active engagement of our industry through Europacable is vital to secure our future in Europe.”

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