Case Studies
VolkerInfra – Burbo Bank Extension / Bodelwyddan Unlicensed Substation Bay
Project OverviewThe BBW02 export cable system consists of a 220kV Export Cable system connecting the Offshore Substation with the Onshore Substation. The route length of the onshore Export Cable is approximately 11km, whereas the offshore Export Cable is 25km. The 220kV Export Cable system ends at the DONG Energy Onshore Substation. A 400kV cable connection is established from the DONG Energy Onshore Substation to the 400kV Bodelwyddan substation of National Grid located approximately 500m away....
VolkerInfra – Portsmouth 33kV QEC
Project OverviewFollowing the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security review, the requirement was endorsed for the construction of two Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, subsequently named HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. To support this programme, the seaborne access into Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth, the vessels’ home port, must be improved in conjunction with the base’s support facilities.VolkerStevin has been awarded the design and build contract...
BBUSL – South Yorkshire 132Kv Reinforcement
Project OverviewProject is to Design, Supply and Install a twin circuit ducted 132kV Cable system and associated auxiliaries including all jointing, termination and testing for Northern Power Grid. The 23km route runs between West Melton Grid Supply Point and Potteric Carr Bulk Supply Point. A split-point sectionalising arrangement is required on the route in the Denaby Main area. Two 24 fibre optic cables are also be installed, one with each circuit.Scope of WorksMajor Civils - West Melton Potteric...