NO-UK Submarine Cable System Ready for Service

Posted by admin on December 23, 2021

NO-UK Submarine Cable System Ready for Service

Penzance, UK and Stavanger, Norway – 22nd December 2021 – Subsea Networks Ltd and NO-UK Com are pleased to announce that the new NO-UK submarine cable system linking Newcastle and Stavanger is now ready for service, on time and in budget..

Despite all of the challenges in building a submarine network across the North Sea, as well as the additional constraints imposed over the past two years, this new system has been successfully designed, manufactured and installed in less than 22 months. The system was designed by turnkey supplier Xtera, using their new generation repeater, and has significantly exceeded expectations and design capacity targets.

“It has been a great pleasure working with NO-UK over the past two years, identifying a suitable supplier, forming the contract and managing the project to be ready for service in 2021. It has taken a significant amount of hard work by a lot of people to reach this milestone on time. Thank you again to everyone involved in making this project such a success,” said Jol Paling, Managing Director of Subsea Networks Ltd.

“We have been very impressed with the Subsea Networks team, their expertise, knowledge and dynamic management have been key factors in ensuring a quality solution, completed within the timeline required for our shareholders, and for the rapidly growing Norwegian connectivity market,” said Geir Ims, Chairman of NO-UK Com AS.NO-UK is a new high-capacity repeatered submarine cable linking 700km across the North Sea between Norway and the UK, that will significantly improve data connectivity for Norway. The system, which has been designed and manufactured by Xtera, has armoured and buried cable for the entire route, to maximise system protection and reliability. For more details click here.

About SubSea Networks Ltd
SubSea Networks provide high quality consultancy and implementation services to subsea communications system investors, developers, owners and network operators, offering commercial expertise and management of submarine cable projects from conception to operations. A cohesive and dynamic team, with extensive knowledge gained from many years of direct industry experience, SubSea Networks provides support across a wide range of subsea skill sets without compromising on delivering the highest level of expertise and personal service. To learn more visit www.subseanetworks.com

NO-UK granted final permits and commences marine installation programme

Posted by admin on June 10, 2021

NO-UK granted final permits and commences marine installation programme

STAVANGER, Norway and LONDON, June 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NO-UK Com AS, Altibox Carrier and Xtera are pleased to announce that the marine programme for the NO-UK submarine cable system has commenced with loading completed in Nordenheim, Germany. Installation operations will begin today, after the successful acquisition of all the necessary permits in Norway and the UK last month.

NO-UK system supplier Xtera, a provider of innovative subsea fibre optic solutions, is leading the construction programme which will culminate with commissioning in Q4 this year. The marine installation is being performed by the Global Marine cable ship the Normand Clipper, the repeaters have been manufactured by STI and cable is provided by NSW.

NO-UK is a high-capacity fibre optic submarine system which crosses the North Sea, linking Norway and the UK. The 700km cable will connect the Stellium Data Centre in Newcastle, with the Green Mountain Data Centre in Rennesøy, Stavanger. The system design utilises Xtera’s advanced repeaters and is based on a robust design of armoured and buried cable for the entire route. Project support is being provided by leading consultancy company SubSea Networks Ltd.

The arrival of NO-UK marks the start of the creation of a new international telecoms hub in the North East of England, promoting international recognition within the telecoms industry and beyond. NO-UK is part of a wider network of existing submarine and terrestrial (in-land) cables operated by Altibox Carrier, which will connect Newcastle with Norway, Ireland, mainland Europe and ultimately the USA.

Geir Ims, Chairman of NO-UK AS, said, “It is a great achievement to have reached this key milestone, which is the result of a significant effort by all parties engaged in this critical project. With the rapidly increasing demand for data worldwide, never has it been more pressing to develop our links with other countries. NO-UK will complement Altibox’s existing architecture and strengthen Norway’s connections globally. We look forward to welcoming the Normand Clipper to Rennesøy.”

Joerg Schwartz, Chief Partners and Solutions Officer of Xtera, added, “We are thrilled to have been able to propel the NO-UK project forwards with the swift acquisition of permits, enabling the marine programme to take place in the optimal weather window for the North Sea. We would like to thank all our partners for the role they have played in the significant achievements to date and welcome the start of the marine operations for this new cable joining the UK to Europe.”

About NO-UK Com

NO-UK Com is the consortium building the fibre cable between Norway – UK connection and comprises Altibox Carrier as the operator, Lyse, Haugaland Kraft, BKK, Ryfylke IKS, Green Mountain, Polysys and Hatteland Group. The NO-UK cable is an open cable system providing a total of eight dark fibre pairs from Stavanger to Newcastle.

About Altibox Carrier

Altibox Carrier owns, operates and builds fibre optic cables connecting end-users to content and enterprises to the digital cloud. Altibox Carrier offers dark fibre or capacity backhaul routes to any major PoP in the Nordics or UK. For fibre and capacity inquiries, please contact Director Svein Arild Ims – svein.arild.ims@altibox.no or visit www.altiboxcarrier.com for more information.

About Xtera

Xtera is an innovative provider of subsea and telecom technology. The Company supplies both repeatered and unrepeatered systems, using its high-performance optical amplifiers to deliver traffic directly inland to cities and offering flexibility in working with industry partners to provide the optimum solution. For more information, please visit Xtera or contact info@xtera.com

About SubSea Networks

SubSea Networks was formed from within the submarine cable industry to provide high quality consultancy and implementation services to subsea communications system developers, purchasers, owners, network operators and financial institutions. Offering expertise and management on submarine cable projects from a cohesive and dynamic international team with extensive knowledge gained from many years of direct industry experience. SubSea Networks provide support across a wide range of subsea skill sets without compromising on delivering the highest level of expertise and personal service. To learn more visit www.subseanetworks.com.

Seabed survey for NO-UK submarine cable completed

Posted by admin on August 19, 2020

Seabed survey for NO-UK submarine cable completed

The NO-UK submarine cable project, connecting Newcastle to the Norwegian landing point at Green Mountain, has reached a new milestone. Several weeks of seabed survey in the North Sea is now finalized and the project is on track for completion in 2021. This 700 km long subsea fiber cable will significantly increase data capacity between Norway, the UK, and the rest of the world.

MV Fugro Galaxy

Yesterday, the vessel MV Fugro Galaxy completed the final work outside the planned landing point at Green Mountain’s data center (DC1-Stavanger). The purpose of the surveys was to collect seabed data to be used to determine the final route for the fiber cable and the most suitable type of cable to be used.

This high-speed fiber cable will provide significantly strengthened data communication to and from Norway. This is important for the business community, for private consumers, for society in general and will also strengthen Norway’s position as an attractive place to invest in new data centers.

NO-UK cable on schedule

– We are pleased that the project is progressing according to schedule, despite the challenges associated with the covid-19 situation. Next year, the actual installing of the cable can begin and it will be operational by end of 2021, says Chairman of the Board in NO-UK, Geir Ims.

– This cable project further strengthens Green Mountain’s position as the connectivity hub in the South Western part of Norway. Several international connectivity providers have already signed agreements and will be utilizing this new submarine cable as a new connectivity highway between Norway and the UK. With improved resilience and reduced latency, the Stavanger region now offers a realistic alternative to the data center cluster in London, says CEO of Green Mountain, Tor Kristian Gyland.

Massive UK interest

– The last 6 months, UK clients have shown massive interest. Especially because of the current power price level in the Stavanger region. Today (18.08.20), the spot market price for power is 4,70 Euro per MWh in the Stavanger region compared to 42,17 Euro in UK. Looking at the Nordics, we are also far below the price level of Sweden and Denmark with 68, 71 Euro and 73,67 Euro respectively, Gyland explains. (See Nordpool pdf.)

A consortium consisting of Green Mountain, Lyse, Haugaland Kraft and BKK, the Hatteland Group and Ryfylke IKS is behind the project. The fiber cable will be operated by Altibox Carrier.

See video of the MV Fugro Galaxy outside Green Mountain’s DC1-Stavanger:

About NO-UK Com

NO-UK Com is the consortium building the fibre cable between Norway – UK connection and comprises Altibox Carrier as the operator, Green Mountain, Haugaland Kraft, BKK, Ryfylke IKS, Polysys and Hatteland Group. The NO-UK cable is an open cable system providing a total of eight dark fibre pairs from Stavanger to Newcastle. Through Altibox Carrier the consortium can offer dark fibre or capacity backhaul routes to any major PoP in the Nordics or UK.

Visit www.altiboxcarrier.com for more information.

About Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable, and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full lifecycle. Employing approximately 10,000 talented people in 61 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2019, revenue amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. www.fugro.com

SubSea Networks supports NO-UK in new subsea cable build between Stavanger and Newcastle

Posted by admin on February 24, 2020

Penzance, UK and Stavanger, Norway – 21st February 2020

SubSea Networks Limited, a leading provider of subsea consultancy services, and NO-UK announced today that, after a focused period of collective teamwork which addressed all aspects of technical and commercial adjudication and contract forming, the supply contract for the NO-UK Submarine Cable System linking Norway and England has come into force.
The NO-UK system is now under construction, with a ready for service date at the end of 2021. The cable will provide eight high capacity fibre pairs over the latest generation Xtera submerged equipment.

“SubSea Networks played a significant role in bringing the NO-UK project to reality and we are very grateful for their industry insight, expertise and support during the contract forming.” said Geir Ims, Chairman, NO-UK COM.

“It has been an intense period of activity and we are very pleased to have been able to contribute to a successful contract closing for NO-UK. It is a very exciting project, using innovative Xtera subsea technology and local content subsea cable from Nexans, that will significantly improve connectivity to Norway.” added Jol Paling, Managing Director, SubSea Networks Ltd.

 About SubSea Networks

SubSea Networks was formed from within the submarine cable industry to provide high quality consultancy and implementation services to subsea communications system developers, purchasers, owners, network operators and financial institutions. Offering expertise and management on submarine cable projects from a cohesive and dynamic international team with extensive knowledge gained from many years of direct industry experience.
SubSea Networks provide support across a wide range of subsea skill sets without compromising on delivering the highest level of expertise and personal service. To learn more visit www.subseanetworks.com or contact info@subseanetworks.com.

EllaLink and EMACOM partner to bring next generation connectivity to Madeira

Posted by admin on April 24, 2019

Dublin, Ireland and Funchal, Madeira – April 2, 2019 – Telecomunicações da Madeira, Unipessoal, Lda., EMACOM, and the EllaLink Group announced today that their partnership on the EllaLink system has extended further in order to meet the growing capacity demands of the islands of Madeira.

EMACOM currently own a dedicated fiber pair on the EllaLink system which is designed to carry over 24Tbps of traffic. New plans under discussion propose to increase the number of direct fiber pairs between Funchal and mainland Portugal in order to provide EMACOM with additional capacity in excess of 70Tbps. Currently under construction, EllaLink will provide the islands of Madeira with fiber diversity, increased data capacity and direct connectivity to Lisbon via a new state-of-the-art coherent submarine system. EMACOM’s provisions on EllaLink are guaranteed to meet the long-term demand of this key autonomous region of the republic of Portugal.

Rui Faria Rebelo CEO of EMACOM, explained “We are pleased to deepen our relationship with EllaLink in order to strengthen our regional infrastructure, to encourage telecoms growth and to support the current plans to improve the infrastructure connecting mainland Portugal with the Autonomous regions of Madeira and Açores. Expansion of our network provides our customers with choice, reliability and economic value, as well as delivering the large data capacity that Portugal will need in order to meet its connectivity demands for the next 25 years.”

“It gives me great pleasure to offer EMACOM an increased share in the EllaLink cable system. Additional fiber pairs at a very competitive price will position Madeira as an ideal regional hub, offering direct connections to Portugal and onwards to Spain, Cabo Verde and Brazil. We look forward to working together for many years to come,” added Philippe Dumont, CEO of the EllaLink Group.

Being built by Alcatel Submarine Networks, EllaLink is a leading edge 4 fiber pair submarine cable system scheduled for operation in 2020. Designed to satisfy the growing demand for traffic between Europe and Latin America, the low latency EllaLink route avoids the congestion of the North Atlantic by offering the first ever direct fiber pair between the two continents.

About EMACOM

The company EMACOM – Telecomunicações da Madeira, Unipessoal, Lda., incorporated in August 1998, is wholly owned by the Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira, SA. EMACOM’s main objective is to provide fiber optic services as a neutral operator in the Autonomous Region of Madeira – Portugal, and to promote with international connectivity, the development of IT business opportunities in this region. For more information visit http://www.eem.pt

About EllaLink

EllaLink is an advanced subsea cable system offering secure high capacity connectivity on a unique low latency transatlantic route serving the growing needs of the Latin American and European markets. The EllaLink network directly connects Brazil and Europe, linking the major hubs of São Paulo and Fortaleza with Lisbon, Madrid and Marseille.

The EllaLink System is being built with state-of-the-art coherent technology initially offering 72Tbps of capacity over four fiber pairs. The landing sites in Fortaleza (Brazil) and Sines (Portugal) have been secured and EllaLink is scheduled to be Ready for Service in 2020. EllaLink is a privately funded and independent company committed to providing products and services on a Carrier Neutral and Open Access basis. To learn more visit ella.link

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SubSea Networks supports EllaLink to achieve Contract in Force

Posted by admin on January 7, 2019

SubSea Networks supports EllaLink to achieve Contract in Force

Penzance, UK and Dublin, Ireland – 8^th January 2019 – SubSea Networks Limited, a leading provider of subsea consultancy services, and EllaLink announced today that the supply contract for the EllaLink Submarine Cable System has come into force and construction has commenced.

Scheduled for commercial operation in 2020, the EllaLink System is a state-of-the-art 4 fibre pair submarine cable designed to satisfy the demand for traffic between Europe and Latin America. EllaLink will provide connectivity between Portugal and Brazil, linking Data Centres in Marseille, Madrid, Lisbon, Fortaleza and São Paulo, with branches to Madeira and Cabo Verde, over an express low latency subsea cable, offering the first ever direct fibre connection between the two continents.

“We are very grateful to SubSea Networks for its support of the EllaLink project throughout the development phase. Jol Paling and Subsea Networks have been an integral part of the team that made this project happen. Their key contributions included commercial, technical and marketing activities, and in particular the management of some anchor customer relationships, as well as the negotiation of the supply contract.” said Philippe Dumont, CEO of the EllaLink Group.

“We are proud to have been a part of this team and to have helped EllaLink and its shareholders – Marguerite investment fund and Beca – in reaching this significant milestone. It takes real foresight and true dedication to bring an independently funded subsea system to fruition and this Contract in Force milestone for EllaLink has been achieved through the hard work, passion and commitment from a team of true professionals. It has been a real pleasure and a privilege to be a part of that team and this historic achievement,” added Jol Paling, Managing Director of SubSea Networks Limited.

Alcatel Submarine Networks have now commenced the subsea system build activities.

About SubSea Networks Limited

SubSea Networks provide support across a wide range of subsea skill sets without compromising on delivering the highest level of expertise and personal service. To learn more visit www.subseanetworks.com or contact lynsey.thomas@subseanetworks.com.

About EllaLink

EllaLink is an advanced subsea cable system offering secure, high capacity connectivity on a unique low latency transatlantic route serving the growing needs of the Latin American and European markets. The EllaLink network directly connects Brazil and Europe linking the major hubs of São Paulo and Fortaleza with Lisbon, Madrid and Marseille.

The EllaLink System is being built with state-of-the-art coherent technology initially offering 72Tbps of capacity over four fiber pairs. The landing sites in Praia Grande (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil) and Sines (Portugal) have been secured, and EllaLink is scheduled to be Ready for Service in 2020. EllaLink is a privately funded and independent company committed to providing products and services on a Carrier Neutral and Open Access basis. To learn more visit ella.link or contact info@ella.link

Deloitte and Subsea Networks join to offer specialised subsea consultancy and submarine cable services

Posted by admin on February 27, 2017

Deloitte and Subsea Networks join to offer specialized subsea consultancy and submarine cable services

London, UK – February 28^th, 2017

Deloitte’s Telecom Engineering EMEA Centre of Excellence of Deloitte Portugal, and Subsea Networks Ltd today announced a cooperation agreement to bring a new and specialised offer to the subsea telecoms industry. This agreement brings together a highly skilled group of industry professionals, with extensive experience gained from working across a large number of submarine cable projects and related subsea business development opportunities.

The combined team of Deloitte’s Telecom Engineering EMEA Centre of Excellence and Subsea Networks will offer end-to-end business consultancy and engineering support through the full submarine cable and data centre connectivity life cycle, from initial concept to operations and upgrades. Both companies have a history of supporting projects within the subsea cable industry.

“We are very excited to be expanding our subsea capabilities and market reach in this new era of Data Centre interconnect and distributed optical networks. This agreement brings extensive knowledge and expertise from all the aspects of Deloitte’s large network of telecoms professionals and international skill base. Together we can offer full comprehensive turnkey support, or tailored expertise for specific and specialised client requirements within the subsea industry”, highlight António Lagartixo, Partner of Deloitte Portugal and global sponsor of Deloitte’s Telecom Engineering CoE.

Jol Paling, Managing Director of Subsea Networks, affirms: “With the convergence of subsea and terrestrial networks and the ever expanding demand for data transport and internet connectivity, together we have all the skills and resources required to support those key industry entrepreneurs and established telecoms companies looking to build and connect data centres with terrestrial and subsea networks”.