Bulk Infrastructure proposes $620M Norway-Canada cable bypassing US

Norwegian firm Bulk Infrastructure has proposed the $620 million Leif Erikson subsea fibre cable linking Norway with Canada to create a direct Europe-North America route that avoids US territory. The project covers about 4,600 km of subsea cable and 1,900 km of terrestrial fibre to Montreal, and the company is seeking a Canadian majority partner.

• About 4,600 km of subsea cable plus 1,900 km of terrestrial fibre to Montreal
• Route runs from southern Norway to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, then through Quebec
• Project cost exceeds $620M; a Canadian majority partner is sought
• Construction depends on financing and regulatory approvals