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Progress on Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Link as Onshore and Offshore Works Gather Pace

SSEN Transmission has reached a key milestone in its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with onshore and offshore enabling works now underway. The 203km, 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will connect the Banniskirk Hub substation development in Caithness to the Netherton Hub in Aberdeenshire, with 166km of cable running subsea from […]

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Groundbreaking Event Marks Start of Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link, a critical project that will strengthen Scotland’s energy network and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The groundbreaking event, held last month at Nicol of Skene’s offices in Aberdeen, brought together key delivery partners NKT,

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Spittal to Peterhead High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable will play a major role in Scotland and the UK’s journey towards a secure, clean energy future.

Marine Licence Granted for Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable: Major Boost for Caithness and Aberdeen Businesses

Contracts awarded to local businesses John Gunn & Sons (Caithness) and Nicol of Skene (Aberdeen) to construct onshore land cable sections. The Spittal to Peterhead subsea electricity transmission project has taken a major step forward with the Scottish Government Marine Directorate granting its marine licence. This major milestone will unlock significant opportunities for local businesses

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Nicol of Skene Celebrates 20 Years at the Forefront of HDD Excellence

This month, Nicol of Skene proudly marks 20 years of delivering Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services — a milestone underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable trenchless solutions. Now in its 45th year of operation, Nicol of Skene introduced HDD to its service portfolio in 2005, responding to growing demand for less invasive

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Member of the Week: Nicol of Skene

This week, we’re handing the blog over to Nicol of Skene Ltd, specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Nicol of Skene Ltd are specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Established in 1980, we are a

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