Malta’s electricity interconnector has finally been repaired and has begun operating on the Meditteranean seabed following some final tests.

Repairs were completed on Thursday with subsequent final tests on Friday, including a ‘soak test’ which lasted 12 hours. The results of the test were all positive and the interconnector will once again connect Malta to Siciliy and serve its purpose as a crucial part of Malta’s energy mix.

The Malta-Sicily interconnector was damaged by a ship’s anchor on 23rd December causing several nationwide blackouts.

The repairs cost approximately €11 million and began on February 14th. Despite some inclement weather, the repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

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