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Getlink cost to swell 12 million euros from extended ElecLink outage

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Posted on November 28, 2024

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This image highlights the ElecLink interconnector operated by Getlink, which is facing an extended outage, increasing costs by €12 million. The outage impacts the finance sector and cross-channel electricity supply.
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(Reuters) - Getlink, which runs the undersea tunnel between France and Britain, said on Wednesday its ElecLink interconnector will be out of service for two more weeks. The cross-channel electric

Getlink's ElecLink Outage Costs to Increase by €12 Million

(Reuters) - Getlink, which runs the undersea tunnel between France and Britain, said on Wednesday its ElecLink interconnector will be out of service for two more weeks.

The cross-channel electric cable is to return to service on December 16, it said, for an extension that will have an additional impact of about 12 million euros ($12.66 million) beyond the 46 million euros it estimated in October.

"The works to restore the cable outside the Tunnel in France are progressing. However, these works are taking longer than previously envisaged.", Getlink said in a statement.

The group said its 2024 target range for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) remained unchanged.

($1=0.9480 euros)

(Reporting by Nathan Vifflin in Gdansk; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

Key Takeaways

  • Getlink's ElecLink interconnector will be out for two more weeks.
  • The outage will cost an additional €12 million.
  • Service is expected to resume on December 16.
  • The 2024 EBITDA target remains unchanged.
  • Restoration works in France are taking longer than expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the extended outage of Getlink's ElecLink interconnector and its financial impact.
How much will the outage cost Getlink?
The extended outage will cost Getlink an additional €12 million.
When is the ElecLink expected to return to service?
The ElecLink is expected to return to service on December 16.

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