EPD-IES-0024978:001

Medium Voltage Triple Core Power Cable

Medium voltage triple core underground power cable for electricity grid distribution systems. The lifespan of the product is considered to be 40 years under normal operating and installation conditions.

General information

EPD OwnerHellenic Cables S.A.
Registration numberEPD-IES-0024978:001
PCR2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 2.0.1
c-PCR2019:14-c-PCR-019 Electrical cables and wires (for construction sector) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14) Adopted from EPD Norway
StatusValid
Publication date2025-08-13
Valid until2030-08-07
EN 15804 compliantYes
Geographical scopeGlobal

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Programme information

ProgrammeInternational EPD System
AddressEPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm Sweden
Websitewww.environdec.com
E-mailsupport@environdec.com

Product category rules

CEN standard EN 15804 serves as the Core Product Category Rules (PCR)
Product Category Rules (PCR)2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 2.0.1
PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Rob Rouwette (chair), Noa Meron (co-chair). The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support.
Complementary Product Category Rules (c-PCR)2019:14-c-PCR-019 Electrical cables and wires (for construction sector) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14) Adopted from EPD Norway Version: Adopted from EPD Norway
c-PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System

Verification

LCA accountabilitynbatistatos@hellenic-cables.com, nbatistatos@hellenic-cables.com, Hellenic Cables S.A.
Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via
Third-party verifierDimitris Velissariou (BQC P.C.)
Approved byInternational EPD System
Procedure for follow-up of data during EPD validity involves third party verifier
*EPD Process Certification involves an accredited certification body certifying and periodically auditing the EPD process and conducting external and independent verification of EPDs that are regularly published. More information can be found in the General Programme Instructions on www.envrondec.com.

Ownership and limitation on use of EPD

Limitations

EPDs within the same product category but published in different EPD programmes, may not be comparable. For two EPDs to be comparable, they shall be based on the same PCR (including the same first-digit version number) or be based on fully aligned PCRs or versions of PCRs; cover products with identical functions, technical performances and use (e.g. identical declared/functional units); have identical scope in terms of included life-cycle stages (unless the excluded life-cycle stage is demonstrated to be insignificant); apply identical impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); and be valid at the time of comparison.

Ownership

The EPD Owner has the sole ownership, liability, and responsibility for the EPD.

Information about EPD Owner

EPD OwnerHellenic Cables S.A.
Contact person nameNikolaos Ion Batistatos
Contact person e-mailnbatistatos@hellenic-cables.com
Organisation addressGreece Marousi 15125 Amarousiou Chalandriou 33

Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner

Hellenic Cables constitutes the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings S.A., a holding company listed on both the Euronext Brussels and the Athens Stock Exchanges. Hellenic Cables, considered as one of the leading producers of offshore and onshore cables in Europe, is globally active in the energy transmission and distribution markets in renewable energy sources (RES), telecommunications and data transmission, construction and industry sectors. The cables segment consists of Hellenic Cables S.A., the subsidiary Fulgor S.A. and Icme Ecab S.A. located in Bucharest, Romania. Hellenic Cables possesses four production facilities, three in Greece (Thiva, Eleonas and Corinth), and one in Romania (Bucharest).

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Product information

Product nameMedium Voltage Triple Core Power Cable FR-N20XA8E-AR (Eca,RT)-MOD 1 12/24 kV 3x240 mm2
Product identificationMedium Voltage Triple Core Power Cable FR-N20XA8E-AR (Eca,RT)-MOD 1 12/24 kV 3x240 mm2
Product descriptionMedium voltage triple core underground power cable for electricity grid distribution systems. The lifespan of the product is considered to be 40 years under normal operating and installation conditions.
Technical purpose of productHellenic Cables’ marketed product, FR-N20XA8E-AR (C2,RT)-MOD 1 3X240_Triplex 12/20 (24) kV is used in electricity transmission and distribution networks. It is a finished product which does not require further processing (apart from the installation).
Manufacturing or service provision descriptionThe production starts with the material supply. This stage includes the mining and processing of raw materials, along with the generation of electricity and fuels required for the manufacturing. The company is part of a global supply chain, with suppliers and raw materials scattered across different continents. Main materials used in the production are the aluminium ingots used for the production of the cable conductor, aluminium-polyethylene tape, and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE), used for insulation and outer sheath, respectively. Raw materials are transported to the manufacturing facility, including “intra-company” transportation. Primary materials arrive to the company’s gate mostly via trucks and container ships. Manufacturing stage includes all the processes presented below: 1. Conductor 2. Inner semiconductor 3. Insulation 4. Outer semiconductor 5. Semiconductive waterblocking tape 6. Aluminium tape 7. Outer sheath
Material propertiesLinear mass density: 4.24 kg/m
Manufacturing siteHellenic Cables Thiva manufacturing plant Greece Thiva 32200
UN CPC code4635. Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1000 V
Geographical scopeGlobal
Geographical scope descriptionGeographical scope includes countries across the world for the procurement of raw materials. Manufacturing stage is taking place in Greece and end of life scenarios (including module D) have been modelled according to the assumption that the cable\ will be installed and used in the European region.
Actual or technical lifespan40 year(s)

Content declaration

Hazardous and toxic substancesThe product does not contain any substances from the SVHC candidate list in concentrations exceeding 0.1% of its weight.
Product content
Content nameMass, kgPost-consumer recycled material, mass-% of productBiogenic material, mass-% of productBiogenic material1, kg C/product
Aluminium1.85000
Al-PE tape0.28000
Cross-linked polyethylene1.25000
Polyester0.03000
High density polyethylene0.82000
Total4.23000
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2
Packaging materials
Material nameMass, kgMass-% (versus the product)Biogenic material1, kg C/product
Wooden drum1.2228.80.7
Total1.2228.800.70
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2

LCA information

EPD based on declared or functional unitFunctional unit
Functional unit description1m of installed electrical medium voltage cable to transmit energy expressed for 1 A for 40 years and a 100% use rate
Reference flowCable (Medium Voltage) Length: 1 m
Conversion factor to mass4.24
Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes?
Datasources used for this EPDGaBi database (general) Sphera MLC (fka GaBi) Databases Edition 2025.1
LCA SoftwareLCA for Experts (formerly GaBi Software) N/A
Version of the EN 15804 reference packageEF Reference Package 3.1
Characterisation methodsEN 15804 EF 3.1 +A2 for all declared indicators
Technology description including background systemThe production starts with the material supply. This stage includes the mining and processing of raw materials, along with the generation of electricity and fuels required for the manufacturing. The company is part of a global supply chain, with suppliers and raw materials scattered across different continents. Main materials used in the production are the aluminium ingots used for the production of the cable conductor, aluminium-polyethylene tape, and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE), used for insulation and outer sheath, respectively. Primary materials arrive to the company’s gate mostly via trucks and container ships. Manufacturing stage includes all the processes presented below: 1. Conductor 2. Inner semiconductor 3. Insulation 4. Outer semiconductor 5. Semiconductive waterblocking tape 6. Aluminium tape 7. Outer sheath Primary aluminium is driven to the cast house furnaces (natural gas combustion), where the continuous casting process takes place to produce solid aluminium rod. Drawing the conductor reduces the diameter of the rod to the selected design value and then three layers of cross-linked polyethylene are simultaneously applied for insulation purposes. A polyester-based tape and an Al-PE tape are helically applied, prior to the extrusion of the outer jacket layer (high density polyethylene).
Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution levelLess than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs

Data quality assessment

Description of data quality assessment and reference yearsSite-specific data were used for the manufacturing stage. In this LCA study, specific data were used from the manufacturing facility in Thiva, Greece and Fulgor, Greece, along with supplier-specific data for aluminium. When specific data is not available, generic data from internationally recognized databases was used. FY 2024 was selected for data collection.
Data quality assessment
Process nameSource typeSourceReference yearData categoryShare of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3
Manufacturing of productCollected DataEPD Owner2024Primary data2%
Generation of electricity used in manufacturing of productDatabaseLCA for Experts CUP v.2025.12024Primary data3%
Transport of raw materials to manufacturing siteDatabase LCA for Experts CUP v.2025.12024Representative generic data0%
Production of aluminiumEPDSupplier EPD2024Primary data55%
Production of polyethyleneDatabaseLCA for Experts CUP v.2025.12024Representative generic data
Production of cross-linked polyethyleneDatabaseLCA for Experts CUP v.2025.12024Representative generic data
Other processesDatabasesLCA for Experts CUP v.2025.12019-2024Representative generic data
Total share of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A360%
The share of primary data is calculated based on GWP-GHG results. It is a simplified indicator for data quality that supports the use of more primary data to increase the representativeness of and comparability between EPDs. Note that the indicator does not capture all relevant aspects of data quality and is not comparable across product categories.
Comment on the data sources and other information in the tableAll generic data used in the assessment was sourced from LCA for experts, professional database (Sphera) which is valid for 2025. The selection of the datasets was performed in a way to be more representative with regards to the geographical scope (regionalized, where possible), technology and time. When a specific dataset was missing from the database, similar datasets were chosen (as proxy).
Electricity data
Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3 (A5 for services)
Type of electricity mixSpecific electricity mix as generated, or purchased from an electricity supplier, demonstrated by a contractual instrument
Energy sourcesHydro14.7%
Wind25.2%
Solar17.4%
Biomass1.01%
Geothermal0%
Waste0%
Nuclear0%
Natural gas31.4%
Coal5.26%
Oil5.48%
Peat0%
Other0%
GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh)0.31 kg CO2 eq./kWh

System boundary

Description of the system boundaryc) Cradle to grave and module D (A + B + C + D).
Excluded modulesNo, there is no excluded module, or there are no excluded modules

Declared modules

Product stageConstruction process stageUse stageEnd of life stageBeyond product life cycle
Raw material supplyTransportManufacturingTransport to siteConstruction installationUseMaintenanceRepairReplacementRefurbishmentOperational energy useOperational water useDe-construction demolitionTransportWaste processingDisposalReuse-Recovery-Recycling-potential
ModuleA1A2A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Modules declaredXXXXXNDNDNDNDNDXNDXXXXX
GeographyEuropeGreeceGreeceFranceFranceN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AFranceN/AGermanyGermanyGermanyGermanyGermany
Share of specific data60%--------------
Variation - products0%--------------
Variation - sites0%--------------

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Default scenario

Name of the default scenarioDefault scenario
Description of the default scenarioManufacturing of Cable in Thiva, Greece. Transportation to installation site and use in France. Transportation to disposal (incineration of plastic waste and recycling of aluminium scrap). Credit for electricity, steam (thermal energy) from plastics incineration and aluminium recycling.

Module A4: Transport to the building site

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A4Transportation
Brief description of the default scenario in module A4Transportation to France
Description of the default scenario in module A4Module A4 includes road transportation of the final cable (including wooden drum for packaging) to the installation site.
Module A4 informationValueUnit
Distance
2667
km

Module A5: Installation in the building

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A5Installation
Brief description of the default scenario in module A5Only included to balance biogenic emissions.
Description of the default scenario in module A5Module A5 is included for reporting purposes, aiming to balance out the biogenic carbon content of the packaging material (no other impacts were considered). It was assumed that the wooden drum would be reused without further treatment.

Module B6: Operational energy use

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module B6Losses
Brief description of the default scenario in module B6Losses from Ohm's law
Description of the default scenario in module B6Power cables will dissipate an amount of electrical energy, expressed in watt-hours, due to the conductor’s resistivity during the operational stage. Following the principles of IEC 60228:2004, the maximum allowed resistance (20oC AC resistance) of a 240 mm2 aluminium conductor is defined to be 0,125 Ω/km. The electrical losses (P) when transmitting 1 A will be then calculated per phase as: P(Wh)= I^2*R*RSL*L*N

Module C: End-of-life

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module CEnd-of-life
Brief description of the default scenario in module CIncineration of plastic waste, recycling of aluminium
Description of the default scenario in module CC1: Zero value as underground cables incur no environmental burden unless they are replaced. C2-C3: The used cable will be transported to the separation/recycling site and stripped for mechanical recycling of metallic components and energy recovery from its plastic components (incineration). C4: Zero value as no components are disposed of.

Reference service life

Description of the default scenario in reference service life40 years at 100% use rate
Reference service life informationValueUnit
Reference service life
40
year(s)
Use rate100
%

Module D: Beyond product life cycle

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module DCredit
Brief description of the default scenario in module DCredit for aluminium recycling and plastics incineration
Description of the default scenario in module DThe respective exported electricity and thermal energy (EEE, EET) from plastics incineration and the replacement of aluminium ingots (primary aluminium) due to conductor recycling are recorded as credit in module D. The exact quantities for both streams (metallic parts and plastics) have been taken into consideration, according to the cable bill of materials.

Environmental performance

The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks.

Mandatory environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - totalGWP-totalkg CO2 eq.1.77E+11.50E+02.08E+0NDNDNDNDND1.00E-2ND0.00E+09.32E-25.67E+00.00E+0-8.36E-3
Climate change - fossilGWP-fossilkg CO2 eq.1.97E+11.52E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND9.86E-3ND0.00E+09.43E-25.67E+00.00E+0-1.04E+1
Climate change - biogenicGWP-biogenickg CO2 eq.-2.05E+0-3.38E-22.08E+0NDNDNDNDND1.23E-4ND0.00E+0-2.10E-31.86E-30.00E+02.10E+0
Climate change - land use and land-use changeGWP-luluckg CO2 eq.3.56E-21.57E-20.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.00E-5ND0.00E+09.76E-44.71E-40.00E+0-6.47E-3
Ozone depletionODPkg CFC-11 eq.9.92E-112.53E-130.00E+0NDNDNDNDND5.07E-13ND0.00E+01.57E-143.48E-120.00E+0-3.57E-11
AcidificationAPmol H+ eq.1.47E-11.08E-20.00E+0NDNDNDNDND2.67E-5ND0.00E+06.71E-49.81E-40.00E+0-9.70E-2
Eutrophication aquatic freshwaterEP-freshwaterkg P eq.5.17E-54.11E-60.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.58E-8ND0.00E+02.56E-74.29E-70.00E+0-1.28E-5
Eutrophication aquatic marineEP-marinekg N eq.1.90E-25.41E-30.00E+0NDNDNDNDND8.09E-6ND0.00E+03.36E-43.03E-40.00E+0-9.19E-3
Eutrophication terrestrialEP-terrestrialmol N eq.2.06E-15.88E-20.00E+0NDNDNDNDND8.44E-5ND0.00E+03.65E-34.41E-30.00E+0-1.01E-1
Photochemical ozone formationPOCPkg NMVOC eq.6.13E-21.02E-20.00E+0NDNDNDNDND1.87E-5ND0.00E+06.37E-48.44E-40.00E+0-2.97E-2
Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metalsADP-minerals&metals1kg Sb eq.2.31E-61.01E-70.00E+0NDNDNDNDND4.43E-9ND0.00E+06.31E-93.68E-80.00E+0-1.16E-6
Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuelsADP-fossil1MJ, net calorific value3.29E+21.95E+10.00E+0NDNDNDNDND1.02E+0ND0.00E+01.22E+07.77E+00.00E+0-1.16E+2
Water useWDP1m3 world eq. deprived4.55E+06.97E-30.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.92E-3ND0.00E+04.34E-45.07E-10.00E+0-1.96E+0
AcronymsGWP-fossil = Global Warming Potential fossil fuels; GWP-biogenic = Global Warming Potential biogenic; GWP-luluc = Global Warming Potential land use and land use change; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance; EP-freshwater = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater end compartment; EP-marine = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end compartment; EP-terrestrial = Eutrophication potential, Accumulated Exceedance; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone; ADP-minerals&metals = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources; ADP-fossil = Abiotic depletion for fossil resources potential; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted water consumption
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator

Additional mandatory environmental performance indicators

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - GWP-GHGGWP-GHG1kg CO2 eq.1.76E+11.50E+02.08E+0NDNDNDNDND9.89E-3ND0.00E+09.40E-25.67E+00.00E+0-8.34E+0
AcronymsGWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The GWP-GHG indicator is termed GWP-IOBC/GHG in the ILCD+EPD+ data format. The indicator accounts for all greenhouse gases except biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions and biogenic carbon stored in the product. As such, the indicator is identical to GWP-total except that the CF for biogenic CO2 is set to zero.

Resource use indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
PEREMJ, net calorific value3.63E+21.47E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.00E-1ND0.00E+09.16E-21.61E+00.00E+0-2.75E+2
PERMMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
PERTMJ, net calorific value2.22E+01.47E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.00E-1ND0.00E+09.16E-21.61E+00.00E+0-1.60E+2
PENREMJ, net calorific value2.36E+21.95E+10.00E+0NDNDNDNDND1.02E+0ND0.00E+01.22E+07.77E+00.00E+0-2.02E+2
PENRMMJ, net calorific value9.33E+10.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
PENRTMJ, net calorific value3.29E+21.95E+10.00E+0NDNDNDNDND1.02E+0ND0.00E+01.22E+07.77E+00.00E+0-1.16E+2
SMkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
RSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
NRSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
FWm34.17E-17.28E-40.00E+0NDNDNDNDND4.40E-4ND0.00E+04.53E-51.24E-20.00E+0-2.83E-1
AcronymsPERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy re-sources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh water.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Waste indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
HWDkg9.20E-87.84E-100.00E+0NDNDNDNDND5.46E-10ND0.00E+04.88E-113.47E-90.00E+0-3.72E-8
NHWDkg4.76E+02.73E-30.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.28E-4ND0.00E+01.70E-44.85E-10.00E+0-3.03E+0
RWDkg4.16E-33.69E-50.00E+0NDNDNDNDND3.19E-4ND0.00E+02.29E-61.83E-40.00E+0-2.78E-3
AcronymsHWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Output flow indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
CRUkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+01.22E+0
MFRkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+02.11E+00.00E+00.00E+0
MERkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+02.13E+00.00E+00.00E+0
EEEMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+09.65E+0
EETMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDND0.00E+0ND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+01.73E+1
AcronymsCRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

References

a) General Programme Instructions of the International EPD® System. Version 5.0

b) PCR 2019:14 v.2.0.1 Construction products EPD System

c) EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 Sustainability of construction works - Environmental Product Declarations, Core rules for the product category of construction products

d) ISO 14020:2000 Environmental labels and declarations, General principles

e) ISO 14025:2006 Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations — Principles and procedures

f) ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management - Life cycle assessment-Principles and framework

g) ISO 14044:2006 Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Requirements and guidelines

h) PCR 2019:14-c-PCR-019 Electrical cables and wires

Version history

Original Version of the EPD, 2025-08-08