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National Grid's Sea Link project moves forward as application accepted by Planning Inspectorate

24 April 2025

The Planning Inspectorate has accepted National Grid’s development consent application for Sea Link, a major milestone in plans to strengthen Great Britain's electricity infrastructure.

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Greenlink interconnector is live, connecting into National Grid and EirGrid networks

17 April 2025

Greenlink’s 504MW interconnector is transferring power between UK and Ireland following connections into the electricity transmission networks on both sides of the Irish Sea.

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National Grid selects Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for Sea Link’s HVDC converter stations in Suffolk and Kent

14 April 2025

National Grid has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Sea Link project by selecting Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for the project’s two HVDC converter stations.

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Eastern Green Link 2 moves up a gear using low carbon fuel for material handling trucks

9 April 2025

Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), the UK’s single largest electricity transmission project, is accelerating its sustainability efforts by adopting Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil fuel for material handling trucks in Yorkshire. 

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National Grid submits application for proposed Sea Link project to strengthen the British energy network

28 March 2025

National Grid has submitted its application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate for Sea Link, a new electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk.

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National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

17 March 2025

On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy.

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Press release archive

2020

PublishedName
20 May 2020: National Grid supports home learning and skills development with donation of 1,000 laptops
20 May 2020: Grain LNG launches second phase of Open Season
4 May 2020: National Grid release more than 60 laptops to NHS radiologists
1 May 2020: National Grid Ventures - supporting vulnerable people from the West Midlands during Covid-19
29 Apr 2020: University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and National Grid join forces to launch million-pound coronavirus funding appeal
17 Apr 2020: Leading companies agree to develop plan for the world's first zero carbon cluster in the UK's Humber regions
7 Apr 2020: Keeping our people safe at work during COVID-19
2 Apr 2020: National Grid appoints President of US Business and Managing Director of National Grid Ventures
2 Apr 2020: Pre-close update ahead of 2019_20 Full Year Results
26 Mar 2020: National Grid supports National Emergencies Trust and Trussell Trust to deliver aid during coronavirus crisis
17 Mar 2020: Keeping gas and electricity flowing throughout the Coronavirus crisis
13 Mar 2020: National Grid welcomes 500th ship at Grain LNG
12 Mar 2020: National Grid has school fizzing with excitement
11 Mar 2020: National Grid welcomes Budget commitments on EV charging and CCS
9 Mar 2020: Green fingered engineering volunteers support Coventry community project
2 Mar 2020: IFA2 'Tops out' at Daedalus Airfield
14 Jan 2020: National Grid's Viking Link project launches schools programme in Lincolnshire
13 Jan 2020: National Grid offer £500 STEM equipment grant to Somerset and South Gloucestershire schools
4 Feb 2020: First ever power cable between UK and Belgium celebrates strong performance in its first full year of operation
13 Jan 2020: Hull man makes history by walking over and under the River Humber through National Grid's 5km tunnel

2019

Name
15 May 2019: National Grid response to Labour proposals for state ownership
11 Apr 2019: St Helen's gasholder to be dismantled
11 Jan 2019: Grain LNG terminal marks record month in December
11 Mar 2019: National Grid supports Hull schools with funding for science equipment
12 Jun 2019: National Grid Partners expands with 6 new deals and opens incubation office in San Francisco
12 Jun 2019: National Grid responding to PM Theresa May that 'We will end UK contribution to climate change by 2050'
12 Sep 2019: 'Mary' the tunnel boring machine completes epic journey under the River Humber
13 Nov 2019: Grain LNG sets all-time record for gas send-out from a European terminal
14 Jun 2019: OFSTED Chief Inspector visits National Grid training site as company receives 'Outstanding' three times in a row
14 Nov 2019: Half year results for the period ended 30 September 2019
14 Oct 2019: Humber bids farewell to 'Mary' ahead of world record bid
16 Dec 2019: National Grid announce contractors for £1billion project to rewire London
18 Dec 2019: National Grid Gas Transmission publish 'Enabling the Gas Market Plan'
19 Dec 2019: Shining a light on infrastructure's Christmas heroes
20 Mar 2019: National Grid starts work on dismantling Manchester gas holders
21 Jun 2019: Britain's clean energy system achieves historic milestone in 2019
23 Jan 2019: National Grid ESO: Every little helps ... big boost for smaller electricity providers
23 Jul 2019: National Grid and Energinet name suppliers for UK's first ever power cable to Denmark
24 May 2019: Hollinwood gasholder dismantling complete
24 Oct 2019: National Grid Partners closes three more deals

2018

Name
10 Jan 2018: Plans submitted to remove 8.25km section of overhead power lines in Dorset AONB
10 Sep 2018: Night time road closures as Richborough project progesses
12 Jul 2018: Electric vehicles steer UK towards a greener future
13 Apr 2018: Kent schools encouraged to apply to National Grid for science funding
13 Apr 2018: National Grid to refurbish power line running through Merseyside and Lancashire
15 Nov 2018: Gas holder demolition changes Stretford skyline
16 Jan 2018: National Grid to dismantle four gas holders on Merseyside
16 Jul 2018: National Grid holds exhibition on plans to connect windfarm in Lincolnshire
16 Jul 2018: Residents invited to learn more about phase 2 of London Power Tunnels project
16 May 2018: Liverpool school boy helps National Grid spread safety message
17 Aug 2018: Transformer takes to the road en route to West Midlands
17 Jul 2018: National Grid to unveil plans to remove pylons in New Forest
18 May 2018: National Grid launches skyline photography competition to mark holder demolition in Norwich
18 Oct 2018: Gas holders to disappear from Denton, Manchester skyline
19 Jan 2018: New kit set for delivery to National Grid substation in Hertfordshire
20 Jul 2018: National Grid funds pilot to keep vulnerable people safe
25 Jul 2018: National Grid celebrates 50 years of North Sea gas
25 Oct 2018: Memorial unveiled at Sheffield gas works
28 Mar 2018: Danish design students tour Liverpool gas holders
28 Nov 2018: Richborough Project complete

2017

Name
3 Oct 2017: Work starts today on Richborough Connection Project
30 Jan 2017: Diary date: National Grid hosts public exhibition in Chelsea for second phase of gas mains replacement work
30 May 2017: Viking Link to hold public information events in June
31 Jan 2017: Road closure in Sleaford for essential gas mains upgrade
31 Mar 2017: 21st century upgrade springtime brings new gas mains for Bushey
31 Mar 2017: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and National Grid raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide gas poisioning
31 Mar 2017: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Wolverhampton
31 Mar 2017: VIP visit for National Grid in Hinckley
31 May 2017: World first at Sellindge substation
4 Apr 2017: New chapter for historic location: 21st century gas mains upgrade at London Wall
5 Apr 2017: On target: First phase of flagship tunnel under the River Thames completed as work shifts to Battersea Park
5 Jan 2017: New year brings new gas mains: Essential project starting in Beccles
6 Apr 2017: Meet the new guy: New head of gas operations for East region
6 Apr 2017: Passing of the torch: New head of gas operations for London
6 Jan 2017: Cilfynydd Substation
6 Jan 2017: New year ushers in new gas mains for Blackburn
6 Mar 2017: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Wolverhampton
6 Mar 2017: National Grid's LNG terminal welcomes two 'firsts' in one week
7 Apr 2017: Foodbank eggstatic with donation
7 Apr 2017: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Glazebury

2016

Name
15 Jul 2016: Many hands make light work on Trans Pennine Trail
15 Jul 2016: Survey sheds light on 300 million year history of Morecambe Bay
15 Jul 2016: Take it with you: Holiday advice from National Grid
15 Jul 2016: Take it with you: Holiday advice from National Grid
15 Jun 2016: National Grid gets ready for kick-off as England take on Wales in European Championships
15 Jun 2016: North Wales Menai announcement
15 Jun 2016; Excursion to Southall: College students get the lowdown on former gasworks project
15 Mar 2016: Have your say: Second IFA2 consultation launches this week
16 Dec 2016: Gas staff put taste on the back burner in aid of charity
16 Dec 2016: New year, new gas mains: Northampton set to benefit from vital upgrade
16 Feb 2016: World's longest interconnector brings European energy cooperation a step closer
16 May 2016: Final call for feedback for Viking Link consultation
16 May 2016: Sutton Coldfield gas works delayed to make way for Fun Run
16 Sep 2016: Ahead of schedule: Essential work completed early on Blake Hall Road, Wanstead
16 Sep 2016: Road closures ahead: Dungeness to Sellindge overhead line refurbishment continues
17 Mar 2016: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - Sam's story
17 Nov 2016: Essential work ahead: Repairs in North Hykeham to maintain safe and reliable gas supplies
17 Oct 2016: Viking Link phase 2 public consultation closed
18 Aug 2016: National Grid brews up gas mains revamp for Burton-upon-Trent
18 Feb 2016: National Grid helps vulnerable families to stay safe...

2015

Name
7 Jul 2015: New building rises from the ashes
7 Jul 2015: Transformer delivered to new converter station
7 May 2015: Mains event: Essential work will help ensure future safe and reliable gas supplies for Rochford
7 Oct 2015: Keeping Wanstead warm: National Grid wraps up work on project as winter nears
7 Sep 2015: Government grant awarded to fuel UK towards sustainable future
8 Jul 2015: Blackpool gas holder demolition complete
8 Jul 2015: National Grid's Hutton substation sets global standard
8 Jun 2015: NEMO LINK announces €500m contracts to build the first interconnector between GB and Belgium
8 Sep 2015: Hinckley World Record bid
9 Apr 2015: National Grid reveals the first T-pylon in the UK
9 Jun 2015: Anna's high wire act set to 'pylon' the pounds for Macmillan
9 Jun 2015: CR award for Steve
9 Jun 2015: Sarah's charity pylon climb takes fundraising to new heights
9 Jun 2015: Wired for pounds - Daniel's pylon climb raises cash for Macmillan
9 Jun 2015: Wired for pounds - Sally's pylon climb sees cash soar for Macmillan
9 Mar 2015: Hackney annual science festival organised by National Grid and City Year UK
9 Mar 2015: National Grid Hinckley does 'something funny for money'
9 Mar 2015: Planning for winter 15/16 continues
9 Mar 2015: Students get lowdown on how old gasworks is being given a new lease of life

2014

Name
17 Oct 2014: National Grid recognised for climate change transparency
1 Dec 2014: National Grid caring colleagues help cancer sufferers
1 Dec 2014: National Grid caring colleagues help cancer sufferers
1 Oct 2014: National Grid Bake Off cooks up a winner for Macmillan
10 Dec 2014: Skills minister visits Careers Lab
12 Nov 2014: National Grid office revamp leads to £2,000 windfall for Berkshire charity Daisy's Dream
12 Nov 2014: National Grid works to keep homes warm in Holyport
13 Nov 2014: Thousands of homes using unsafe gas appliances
13 Oct 2014: Link with Norway moves closer
14 Nov 2014: National Grid continues essential gas mains work in the heart of the City of London
14 Nov 2014: National Grid super-heroes to the rescue
14 Oct 2014: National Grid reaches halfway point of consultation on North West Coast Connections
15 Dec 2014: Additional electricity capacity for winter 2015/16
15 Dec 2014: Dedicated National Grid volunteers make a difference at Stoke Community School
15 Dec 2014: Electrifying: National Grid sparks interest in science during school visit in Grays
15 Dec 2014: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Wickham Market
15 Dec 2014: National Grid helps ensure warmth at Christmas as essential work continues on schedule
15 Sep 2014: Gas appliances at risk - get yours checked now
16 Dec 2014: Apprentices meet HRH The Prince of Wales at exhibition opening
17 Dec 2014: National Grid Carbon awards contract for its CCS project
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