# Sumitomo Electric starts construction of subsea cable factory in Scotland

Sumitomo Electric commenced construction of a new subsea transmission cable factory at the Port of Nigg, Scotland, with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 14, 2024. The factory is expected to be ready for commissioning in 2026.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-05-14
- Where: Port of Nigg, Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: subsea transmission cables, HVDC cables
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sumitomo Electric Industries](https://endata.com/companies/16532.md)

## Sources

- [sumitomoelectric.com](https://sumitomoelectric.com/press/2024/05/prs018), 2024-05-14: "Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands."

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