Miles of wire, tons of signals: Prysmian’s cable deal to feed largest U.S. transmission line

Cable and wire manufacturer Prysmian Group has signed a long-term manufacturing agreement with power-company Invenergy to supply the Midwest with the largest transmission line in U.S. history.

Prysmian’s Williamsport, Pennsylvania facility will supply a staggering 12,500 miles of overhead aluminum-conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR) cable for Invenergy’s Grain Belt Express project and other related high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.