Study for the West European Coast Festoon (WECF)
This study is a desktop survey to prepare for a future direct maritime redundancy between Portugal, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Ireland.
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Locations |
Ireland – Galway France – St Hilaire de Riez, Veule les Roses, Penmarch, Le Porge Spain – Sopelana, Santander Portugal – Carcavelos/Sesimbra The Netherlands – Ijmuden |
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Cable length |
4,900 km (planned) |
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Project start - end date (duration) |
(17 months) |
What will it provide?
This study will set the basis for the deployment of a West European Coast submarine network through Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands by preparing the route and the technical design, along with the definition of the necessary permits.
This desktop survey is implemented in collaboration with the CEF funding project PISCES, that operates the marine survey on the same route.
How will it work?
The study will:
- Design the future route, including information on submarine ground path, location for the optical inline amplifiers (ilas - regeneration equipment) and the Beach manhole (BMH) duct path;
- Provide the technical design of future works to deploy the submarine cable and the equipment required to lay the cable in the submarine floor;
- Confirm the final list of landing stations;
- Define the permits that must be requested;
- Prepare the implementation plan for the future deployment.
How is it financed?
The West European Coast Festoon study has a total budget of €872.6 thousand, of which €423.3 thousand funded under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme.
Who is involved?
The West European Coast Festoon study is being undertaken by Orange Wholesale.
