Hitachi Energy has signed a frame agreement with Norway's BKK Nett to install EconiQ 145 kV live tank breakers in more than ten substations in western Norway. The first project is the Askøy substation rebuild.
Siemens Energy Management secured an order from BKK Nett to supply the world's first SF6-free gas insulated switchgear with clean air and vacuum interruption systems for 145 kV, for the Koengen substation in Bergen, Norway. Commissioning is scheduled for end of 2021.
Siemens will supply three bays of 8VN1 SF6-free gas insulated switchgear for BKK Nett's Koengen substation upgrade in Bergen, Norway, with commissioning scheduled for end of 2019.
BKK Nett has signed a contract with Nexans for the development, production and installation of an 8 km long 420 kV PEX submarine cable for the Fensfjorden crossing in Hordaland, Norway. The contract is valued at NOK 350 million.