translate English to French: The gas supplied by the pipeline is intended to replace electrical energy currently supplied to the Island through an existing submarine cable, which is nearing the end of its dependable service life, as well as provide additional energy for future development on the Island.
Ce gazoduc prendrait la relève du câble sous-marin qui alimente actuellement l'île en électricité, mais qui approche le terme de sa vie utile, et il assurerait l'alimentation électrique nécessaire au développement futur de l'île.