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21 March 2025

INСAB and TEA Next: Advancing Connectivity

We are excited to announce that the second phase of the Trans-EurAsian Fiber Optic Communication Line (TEA NEXT) between Moscow and St. Petersburg has officially been commissioned.

The TEA NEXT backbone is specifically designed to facilitate seamless traffic flow from Europe to Asia, ensuring reliable connectivity to major Russian cities while providing access to the borders with Mongolia and China. When fully completed, this remarkable project will span over 11,000 kilometers, offering a vital alternative to longer offshore cable systems and significantly enhancing China’s connection to Europe.

The newly completed section of this second phase stretches 765 kilometers, featuring over 500 kilometers of optical cable manufactured by Incab. The first phase, also with Incab as a key supplier, concluded in late 2022, connecting Idritsa in the Pskov region to Torzhok in the Tver region.

The primary goal for this project is to deliver a new generation of infrastructure that meets rigorous requirements. This commitment places special responsibility on us as suppliers of key components. We are dedicated to exceeding standard benchmarks in mechanical, climatic, and other parameters. To ensure we uphold this commitment, we conduct thorough quality assessments, including stringent acceptance procedures led by our customers. A crucial aspect of this project involves the inspection of each drum in collaboration with representatives from Atlas LLC, the operator of the TEA NEXT project, and Rostelecom PJSC, the general contractor.

As part of the second phase, we successfully tested and shipped 245 cable drums, all backed by a 25-year warranty.

Looking ahead, we plan to complete the full first stage of the TEA NEXT project, including the third phase section from Torzhok to Kyakhta in Buryatia, by early 2026. This will encompass over 1,000 kilometers of high-quality direct buried cable supplied by Incab. Currently, we are making significant progress in laying our robust cable in Perm Krai.

We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative project, contributing to a more connected future!

Video source: https://tea-next.ru/