2025 EN Capacity Expansion High End XLPE Picture Jeannette Aumo
Global energy demand is rising sharply. The reasons are clear: the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, the electrification of industries, and the rapid growth of new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Meeting this demand requires not only more renewable energy capacity, but also a significant expansion of the infrastructure that carries power from where it is produced—often far out at sea—to where it is needed. Transmitting electricity across such large distances requires advanced cables capable of withstanding extra-high voltages.
The key to delivering this power efficiently—without significant losses along the way—lies in high-performance polyethylene (PE) materials, specially engineered for direct current (DC) cables.
Borealis in Stenungsund, Sweden plays a vital role in enabling this infrastructure, as Jeannette Aumo, Global Business Portfolio Manager at Borealis, explains:
“We’ve built this technology based on decades of research and development, and we’ve been producing this type of insulation material for a long time. We have excellent labs for quality control, and all the expertise in this market segment is located here. It’s a unique facility—and that’s why there’s such a high level of trust in what we do.”
Jeannette Aumo, Global Business Portfolio Manager
One of Jeannette’s main tasks is to align investments with market needs. This requires close cooperation with Borealis’ sales and marketing teams, who work with leading international cable manufacturers to forecast demand based on large-scale projects that are in the pipeline.
“Demand is rising fast—compared to three years ago, we’ve revised our forecasts upward. Large energy projects take years to move from approval to installation, but it’s important that we prepare now to ensure DC and high-voltage insulation materials will be ready when they’re needed.”
Jeannette Aumo, Global Business Portfolio Manager
This insight, combined with the market-leading expertise at the Stenungsund facility, was a decisive factor in the decision to make a significant investment in expanding production capacity. The investment is part of Borealis’ commitment to Building for the Future.
For Jeannette, her work is about more than business—it’s about impact:
“I enjoy working in this particular segment because we’re making a real contribution to powering modern society. But it’s also bigger than that—it’s about survival on Earth. We’re helping to enable the entire energy transition.”
Jeannette Aumo, Global Business Portfolio Manager