Flagship energy island slimmed down to cope with soaring costs

Stalling the HVDC component on the Princess Elisabeth energy island means one three offshore farms has been put on hold, along with a planned hybrid interconnector with the UK

Belgian energy minister Mathieu Bihet has baulked at the soaring cost of HVDC infrastructure
Belgian energy minister Mathieu Bihet has baulked at the soaring cost of HVDC infrastructurePhoto: Belgian energy ministry
Published 6 June 2025, 16:09Updated 6 June 2025, 16:09
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