36,400 tons: World’s largest cable-laying vessel begins Phase 2 to link UK-Germany
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The world's largest cable-laying vessel has begun Phase 2 of the NeuConnect project, laying 140 km of underwater cable to create the first direct energy link between the UK and Germany. This 725-km HVDC interconnector will supply electricity to 1.5 million homes when operational in 2028, reducing carbon emissions by 13 million tonnes over 25 years.
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