Electricity supply security is a key concern for every country. The wide-scale integration of intermittent energy sources into the electrical grid is posing major challenges for operators around the world, both in terms of adapting existing infrastructures, and of developing smart systems to balance supply and consumption across the grid.
To meet these challenges, Omexom works in tandem with electricity Transmission System Operators (TSOs), builds and maintains their overhead and underground transmission lines throughout the world.
We work in collaboration with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and provide customer-specific services using the latest technologies to improve the development, construction and operation of our customers’ assets.
We also provide steel structure workshops, alternative scaffolding systems, and catenary support systems.

We specialise in the following energy transmission services:

HV underground cables

Integrated solutions for HV transmission lines

We are involved in all aspects of line-based electrical energy transmission. Working with energy producers and suppliers, we offer a range of underground lines services, including planning and dimensioning, supply chain procurement, trench implementation, protection works, and testing and commissioning up to asset inspection. 

Overhead lines

Promoting access to electricity all over the world

From design to commissioning and maintenance, we support our customers throughout every stage of an electricity transmission overhead line project. Our cutting-edge approach to overhead line transmission enables us to provide a large range of services such as: site preparation and scheduling, method statements, resource and plant management, and corrective maintenance to assure our clients the best return of experience in terms of Capex, Opex and reliability. 

 As a global EPC contractor, we deliver overhead line projects with very high safety requirements. 

With 470 business units across the world, we have access to a talented team of local suppliers and contractors, each with their own unique expertise. Our collaborative approach ensures that you get the best team for your project.
We operate in 37 countries, working with local suppliers. We are committed to the highest levels of requirements in terms of quality, health and safety and the environment to deliver sustainable, efficient and secure solutions.

News related to Transmission

30/10/2023 Overhead transmission lines, Substations, Sweden

Omexom in Sweden starts construction on three major projects, marks milestone in collaboration with both TSOs and DSOs

The Omexom business unit in Sundsvall has secured three new contracts with a total order amount of €70 million. Building on long-standing partnerships with clients Svenska kraftnät and Sundsvall Elnät AB, the projects include the reconstruction and new construction of Odensala which is the largest air-insulated switchgear in Sweden so far.
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24/01/2023 Distribution, Finland, Transmission

Omexom broadens its activities in Finland by welcoming TLT-Building and TLT-Connection

VINCI Energies acquired two multi-technical companies providing global solutions for electrical and telecommunication network operators in October 2022, and is accelerating their integration with two rebrandings: TLT-Building and TLT-Connection activities in transmission and distribution join Omexom in Finland, while TLT-Connection telecommunication business becomes Axians.
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20/05/2022 Germany, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Dismantling project in Germany in a protected area  

In August 2019, Omexom in Germany was awarded lot 5 for the construction of a 380 kV link between Emden/Ost and Conneforde. The assignment included the modernization of the existing 220 kV connection. Three of the pylons to be replaced were located in the Herrenmoor nature reserve between the municipalities of Zetel and Westerstede in the district of Friesland.
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13/04/2022 New Zealand, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Grid resilience: Omexom in New Zealand finishes work on Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project

On New Zealand’s South Island, Omexom crews have finished works on the Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project (CUWLP), a major step in securing the future of the country’s energy supply. By increasing the resilience of the electricity grid in the project area, CUWLP will facilitate further renewable energy development and reduce emissions by increasing New Zealand’s total share of renewable energy.
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15/12/2021 Belgium, Expertise, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Omexom dismantles a 70-year-old pylon by helicopter in the province of Liege

As part of the rehabilitation of existing sites, Omexom in Belgium was awarded a contract by Elia in July, to dismantle a high-voltage pylon dating from 1951 using a helicopter. This type of intervention is usually carried out from the ground using a crane, but the location of the pylon in question near the Carmeuse quarry did not allow for this configuration. The intervention of a helicopter and Omexom teams was therefore requested. This operation was carried out efficiently, with safety always a priority.
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02/12/2021 Biodiversity, Environment, New Zealand, Omexom Green Story, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Episode 3 – Omexom Green Story: Extending steel life while eliminating zinc-based paint

Welcome to the third episode of the Omexom Green Story! Today, let's focus on an initiative of the Omexom teams in New Zealand: Extending steel life while eliminating zinc-based paint.
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11/06/2021 Energy Transition, Transmission, UK and RoI

Omexom will build the world’s first 400kV Green Gas for Grid (G3) substation

In Scotland, Omexom has been awarded the contract by SSEN Transmission to build the world's first 400kV green gas substation (G3) at Kintore. The project is part of the client's plans to upgrade its network in the east of Scotland from 275kV to 400kV and to facilitate increased renewable energy generation in the region.
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01/06/2021 Distribution, High voltage, Innovation, Low voltage, Medium voltage, Overhead distribution lines, Overhead transmission lines, Senegal, Substations, Underground distribution lines, Underground transmission lines

Omexom completes its first full digital 225kV high voltage substation

On May 27th, 2021, Omexom teams in Senegal and Morocco commissioned the very first full digital 225 kV high voltage substation on the african continent.
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07/05/2021 Belgium, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Bird markers on high-voltage overhead lines in Belgium

Birds often collide with high-voltage overhead lines because they have not seen them earlier. In order to make it easier for birds to see them and to reduce the number of collisions, Omexom in Belgium has installed bird markers on behalf of Elia – the Belgian high-voltage network operator – on the overhead line along the R4 road in Evergem, in the Ghent Canal Zone.
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31/03/2021 Brazil, Overhead transmission lines, Transmission

Omexom completes transmission line for Rio do Vento wind farm

In March, Omexom in Brazil delivered for energisation a transmission line that is part of one of the largest wind power projects in the world: the Rio do Vento wind farm complex, for the customer Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest developers of wind power projects in Brazil.
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