Nexans reports that its Halden plant in Norway marked a historic milestone as its cable-laying vessel, Nexans Aurora, departed with a record 9,731 tons of subsea cable.

A press release said that cargo represents the highest load ever in the company’s history, exceeding the previous record, set in 2023 for the Oseberg Project, by 256 tons. “This feat represents not only a record for Nexans Aurora but also for the Halden plant itself, which has been supplying large-scale cable solutions since its first delivery to Nexans Skagerrak in 1976.​”

The Halden’s newly expanded high-voltage subsea cable facility, completed in early 2024, enabled this scale of operations, more than doubling its capacity for state-of-the-art HVDC and HVAC cable production. The plant now employs around 1,000 people and houses the tallest building in Norway—its second extrusion tower—allowing simultaneous cable insulation across four production lines.​

This latest record highlights Halden’s role as a cornerstone in Nexans’ global supply chain, supporting key offshore wind farm, interconnector, and electrification projects worldwide.