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Prysmian wins 460 million euros power cable deal connecting Italy to Tunisia
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on September 26, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Prysmian secures a €460M contract to build a submarine power cable connecting Italy and Tunisia, enhancing clean energy initiatives.
Prysmian Secures €460 Million Contract for Italy-Tunisia Power Cable
(Reuters) -Italy's cable maker Prysmian has won a contract to build a submarine power cable connecting Italy and Tunisia, it said on Friday in a statement.
The contract, awarded by tender of Italy's power grid operator Terna and the Tunisian electricity grid operator STEG under the Elmed Project, could reach a value of around 460 million euros ($536.59 million), subject to certain conditions, Prysmian said.
The power line will go from the Partanna electrical substation in Sicily to the Mlaabi substation on the Tunisian Cap Bon peninsula.
"The interconnector will benefit both countries and support the global shift toward cleaner energy," Prysmian's EVP Transmission BU Raul Gil said.
($1 = 0.8573 euros)
(Reporting by Laura Contemori, editing by Matt Scuffham)
Key Takeaways
- •Prysmian wins a €460 million contract for a power cable.
- •The cable will connect Italy and Tunisia under the Elmed Project.
- •Contract awarded by Terna and STEG.
- •Supports global shift towards cleaner energy.
- •Cable links Partanna, Sicily to Mlaabi, Tunisia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prysmian wins 460 million euros power cable deal connecting Italy to Tunisia
1What is the value of the contract awarded to Prysmian?
The contract awarded to Prysmian could reach a value of around 460 million euros, which is approximately $536.59 million.
2Which organizations awarded the contract to Prysmian?
The contract was awarded by Italy's power grid operator Terna and the Tunisian electricity grid operator STEG under the Elmed Project.
3Where will the power cable connect in Italy and Tunisia?
The power line will connect from the Partanna electrical substation in Sicily, Italy, to the Mlaabi substation on the Tunisian Cap Bon peninsula.
4What is the significance of the interconnector?
The interconnector will benefit both countries and support the global shift toward cleaner energy, according to Prysmian's EVP Transmission BU Raul Gil.
