The Great Sea Interconnector faces major delays amid financing shortfalls, regulatory reversals, and missed investment commitments, despite a governmental handover to Greece’s IPTO and contractual engagement with Nexans. The project’s economic foundation remains fragile as stakeholders seek to secure viability across Europe’s strategic grid integration effort.
LS and LIG Groups signed an MoU to bolster cooperation in defense, energy, and technology. The partnership includes R&D collaboration and may lead to joint ventures, positioning LS Cable & System to support LIG Nex1’s advanced defense systems amid intensifying industry competition.
LS Marine Solution, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, secured a $15.8 million contract to install submarine power cables for Taiwan’s 294.5 MW offshore wind project, marking its first international installation deal and a strategic move in expanding global power grid capabilities.
At Interwire 2025, WAI’s Board advanced its Centennial Plan, emphasizing education, hybrid events, and digital strategy. Key discussions focused on becoming the premier technical resource while addressing workforce challenges amid retiring industry veterans. Four training courses are now available to support industry skill development.
SAMP Group appointed Marcel Baettig as CEO in a strategic leadership shift. American Wire Group welcomed Neal Hamer to lead engineering efforts, while Service Wire expanded its Midwest sales team and saw two employees recognized by tED Magazine for excellence.
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