wiredInUSA May 2017

New mill for Belarus

New record for HVDC

President Alexander Lukashenko

Borealis and Borouge have announced a new world record of 640kV for extruded HVDC cable technology. The record-breaking voltage level, and the robustness of a cable system based on Borlink™ LS4258DCE and Borlink™ LE0550DC, was proved by type and pre- qualification testing in accordance with Cigré recommendation TB496. This new material technology is said to enable the efficient delivery of greater transmission capacity over longer distances, with better interconnectivity among countries and grids, and better connection of renewable energy sources to future grids. Working in partnership with NKT Cables the companies have now set the 640kV record for the highest voltage for extruded HVDC technology, described as “clear proof” of system robustness and technical margin. In real terms, one pair of 640kV HVDC extruded cables can transmit over 3GW of power from renewable sources. This is equal to the combined output of the six biggest hydroelectric power plants in Sweden. A single pair of 640kV extruded HVDC cables could transmit enough power to supply around three million households.

Belarusian Steel Works (BMZ), the managing company of Belarusian Metallurgical Company holding, will receive funds from a Belarusian centralized fund to launch production of rolled steel and build a wire rod mill. The agreement has been signed by Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko. The project will raise the output and sales of products, with exports expected to increase foreign currency revenues.

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wiredInUSA - May 2017