LS GreenLink USA, a subsidiary of LS Cable & System, a South Korea-based cable solution provider, has broken ground on its manufacturing and port facility in Chesapeake, Virginia. US.
The initial phase of the project represents an investment over $681m and is anticipated to create more than 330 new jobs in the region.
This phase will include a 750,000ft² advanced manufacturing plant, a 660ft vertical continuous vulcanisation (VCV) tower, and a pier, all aimed at enhancing the production, handling, and global delivery of high-voltage direct current (HV DC) submarine cables.
The 660ft VCV tower, upon completion, is expected to be the tallest structure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and stated to become the tallest between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
This project is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2027, with the facility expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2028.
The project will unfold in multiple phases, with the planned subsequent stages allowing LS GreenLink to increase its production capacity and advance technological capabilities to meet the changing demands of global infrastructure.
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By GlobalDataThe ground-breaking ceremony was attended by executives from LS GreenLink, elected officials, industry partners, and local community leaders.
LS Cable & System regional president of North America Gisu Kim said: “The development of this advanced manufacturing facility highlights LS Cable & System’s continued commitment to the United States. This project not only strengthens our global production capabilities but also contributes directly to local economic growth and the advancement of the region’s energy infrastructure.
“We are proud to support the communities where we operate and look forward to the positive impact this facility will have across the broader energy sector.”
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin said: “The commencement of this facility in Chesapeake is a proud moment for Virginia. This investment strengthens our leadership in innovation, energy, and manufacturing while creating hundreds of new jobs.
“LS GreenLink’s commitment to developing advanced energy infrastructure here exemplifies the innovative and impactful growth we are seeing across the Commonwealth.”
