# Nexans wins €1 billion framework agreement with RTE for HVDC cables

Nexans has secured a major framework agreement with RTE valued above €1 billion for the design, manufacturing, and supply of 450 km of HVDC subsea cables and 280 km of HVDC onshore cables to connect offshore wind farms in France.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-03-25
- Where: France
- Value: $1.08B (1.00B EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: HVDC subsea cables, HVDC onshore cables
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Nexans](https://endata.com/companies/5093.md)
- [RTE](https://endata.com/companies/969.md) (customer)
- [Nexans](https://endata.com/companies/5093.md) (supplier)
- [Réseau de Transport d'Électricité](https://endata.com/companies/22340.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/25/3048443/0/en/Nexans-wins-major-frame-agreement-with-RTE-to-supply-high-voltage-cables-for-offshore-wind-farms-in-France.html), 2025-03-25: "Nexans has secured a major framework agreement with RTE for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables, which will be used to connect the Centre Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron offshore wind farms to the French transmission network."
- [live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/products/equities/company-news/2025-03-25-nexans-wins-major-frame-agreement-rte-supply-high-voltage), 2025-03-25: "Nexans has secured a major framework agreement with RTE for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables, which will be used to connect the Centre Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron offshore wind farms to the French transmission network."
- [nexans.com](https://www.nexans.com/press-releases/nexans-wins-major-frame-agreement-with-rte-to-supply-high-voltage-cables-for-offshore-wind-farms-in-france/), 2025-03-25: "Nexans has secured a major framework agreement with RTE for the design, manufacturing, and supply of HVDC cables, which will be used to connect the Centre Manche 1 & 2 and Oléron offshore wind farms to the French transmission network."
- [offshore-energy.biz](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/2025/03/25/nexans-secures-e1-billion-framework-agreement-for-hvdc-cables-in-france), 2025-03-25: "By delivering state-of-the-art transmission solutions, we are not only supporting France’s ambitious offshore wind targets but also strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the power grid."

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