Prysmian receives notice to proceed on Italy-Tunisia power link

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Prysmian has received the notice to proceed for the construction of the ELMED electricity interconnector linking Italy and Tunisia.

The project, awarded by Italian transmission system operator Terna and Tunisian utility STEG, is valued at approximately €460 million and will now be added to Prysmian's project backlog.

ELMED will create the first direct electricity connection between Europe and North Africa, supporting the integration of renewable energy and strengthening energy security on both sides of the Mediterranean.

Prysmian said the project will utilise its Italian manufacturing and installation capabilities, including submarine cable production at its Arco Felice facility near Naples and its cable-laying vessel fleet.

The interconnector is expected to enable greater electricity exchange between Tunisia and Europe, supporting the growth of renewable energy generation while improving network resilience and cross-border energy connectivity.

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