Malta’s energy sources and its reliance on the existing electricity interconnector do not provide a secure energy supply. Considering this and increasing energy demands, securing the supply of electricity imports, including green energy, is crucial to enable the grid to meet energy demands and to cater for contingency/emergency situations such as temporary damage to the existing interconnector. The project proposal submitted in response to this call seeks to develop a second cable interconnector, which is expected to double the electricity interconnectivity capacity with the European electricity network. This will help Malta meet the forecasted increase in electricity demand. The project shall consist of an underwater and onshore AC cable link with a nominal continuous rating capacity of 200MW and a total length of 122km, operating at 220kV between Malta (Maghtab) and Sicily (Ragusa). It is to be laid in parallel but at a safe distance to the existing first cable interconnector.