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  • Sweden / Overhead transmission lines / Substations

    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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  • Belgium / High voltage / Substations

    Omexom Belgium refurbishes Noordschote substation

    Located in a rural village of only 600 inhabitants, the Noordschote high-voltage substation is an important node in its area as it supplies the entire Westhoek region with electricity. To prepare for higher electricity demands in the future, Omexom in Belgium is modernising the installation, making it more sustainable.

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  • Omexom Green Story / Circular economy / Environment / Finland / Substations

    Episode 9 – Omexom Green Story: Recovering transformer parts and oil in substations

    This episode of the Green Story takes us to Hikiä, Finland, where the local Omexom teams have developed a process to recover transformer parts and oil. In line with one of the three key areas of VINCI Energies’ environmental ambition, Omexom in Finland reduces waste production by reusing transformer oil and spare parts and recycling any leftover materials. Thereby, the team does not only preserve the environment, but has created a service that provides substantial advantages for their customers. Let’s have a look!

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  • Omexom Green Story / Substations / The Netherlands

    Episode 8 – Omexom Green Story: Minimising the impact of substation construction on biodiversity

    This episode of the Omexom Green Story takes us to Eemshaven, in the Netherlands. Here, our local business unit has contributed to sowing 25 000 m2 of wildflowers native to the region around a new substation to offset the impact of the infrastructure on the local habitat. A bee hotel and an electric vehicle charging point on site further highlight the intention of rethinking our operations to minimiz the impact of substation construction ob biodiversity.

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  • Offshore wind / Germany / High voltage / Substations / The Netherlands / Wind

    Dutch and German Omexom teams collaborate on Gemini Wind Park in the Netherlands

    The Gemini Wind Park is one of largest offshore wind parks in Europe. Located in the North Sea, 85 km off the coast of the Netherlands, it became operational in 2017. With a rated capacity of 600 megawatts, Gemini generates renewable electricity for 1.5 million people while reducing CO₂ emissions by 1.25 million tons per year. Built between 2014 and 2017, the wind park will provide clean energy for decades to come. To make sure that Gemini performs at its best, operations and maintenance are a key part of the project.

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  • Sweden / High voltage / Substations

    Omexom in Sweden is awarded a contract to operate and maintain the substations supplying the Stockholm metro

    Omexom in Sweden was awarded a new contract by Storstockholms Lokaltrafik - the public transport authority for the Stockholm region - to operate and maintain the high-voltage substations that supply the Stockholm metro and the cities of Tvärbanan, Nockebybanan, Lidingöbanan, Saltsjöbanan, Roslagsbanan and Spårväg. With this new assignment, Omexom continues to ensure the power supply to SL's rail traffic.

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  • The Netherlands / Energy Transition / Substations

    Relocation of a traction substation in Rotterdam

    Due to the construction of a new housing development on the Zuiderpark Weg in Rotterdam, the traction substation that powers the metro had to be relocated. To ensure reliability and quality, Omexom has been awarded by the Rotterdam transport company (RET) for its historical expertise in this specific area.

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  • Sweden / Power / Substations

    Six new contracts to secure electricity supply in Sweden

    Omexom continues to secure the electricity supply in Sweden with six new contracts.

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  • Finland / Substations

    Renewing Kangasala substation in Finland

    Omexom in Finland is currently operating in Kangasala. Its mission consists of renewing the 400kV switchyard equipment.

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  • The Netherlands / Energy Transition / Offshore wind / Substations

    Omexom replaces nine circuit breakers at Borssele 150kV HV substation

    The Netherlands' largest offshore wind farm is currently under construction off the coast of Zeeland. A total of 173 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 1.5 gigawatts of green energy will be installed in the region.

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