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Portmarnock/Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland (UK end: Abergele, North Wales)·In developmentDigital & Telecoms

Microsoft SOBR2 subsea cable, Dublin/Abergele

  • StageMARA survey licence LIC230018 (Portmarnock landfall) determined 3 Jul 2024, expired 2 Jul 2026
  • Next milestoneMaritime usage licence application for installation, if pursued
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, LIC230018, Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Maritime usage licence application for installation, if pursued2 November 2026 · previously: Survey and installation consents
  • Stage: MARA survey licence LIC230018 (Portmarnock landfall) determined 3 Jul 2024, expired 2 Jul 20262 November 2026 · previously: Marine-survey licence LIC230018 (Portmarnock landfall) determined by MARA 3 Jul 2024; installation/occupation consent not yet on MARA register; pre-construction

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