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National Grid energises new Barking substation to help power local residents and rail services

21 November 2024

National Grid has energised a new 132kV substation in Barking, East London, to help power homes, businesses and rail services in the area.

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Tunnel boring machine for National Grid’s VIP project in Eryri set to arrive in North Wales

15 November 2024

National Grid is reaching a major milestone on the Eryri Visual Impact Provision (VIP) scheme with the arrival of its Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to the project site.

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Go ahead for electricity superhighway

15 November 2024

Ofgem has given the green light to Eastern Green Link 1 – a new electricity superhighway along Britain’s east coast. A joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks, the £2.5bn project will transport enough clean, renewable electricity to supply 2 million homes.

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National Grid welcomes major milestone for the UK’s first hybrid interconnectors to connect offshore wind

12 November 2024

Today, Ofgem announced it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which determines the needs case of new projects for British consumers.

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Lakeside facility connects to grid and becomes UK’s largest transmission connected battery

11 November 2024

A battery storage project developed by TagEnergy is connected to the electricity transmission network following work by National Grid to plug the facility into its Drax substation.

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Super Grid transformer arriving at substation in New Haw

8 November 2024

A Super Grid transformer delivery will be made to the West Weybridge substation in New Haw on Sunday 17 November 2024

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Press release archive

2020

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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

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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

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9 Jul 2018: National Grid gets consent for new substation near Market Harborough
9 Jul 2018: School sprints to finishing line with new running track

2017

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1 Mar 2017: Use footpath on other side: Pedestrians warned not to walk in road during essential repairs in Scunthorpe
10 Apr 2017: Gas Transmission Innovation Mid-Term Value Report
10 Feb 2017: Engineering challenges: Road closure extended due to complications
10 Feb 2017: National Grid gets youngsters fired up for the world of work
10 Mar 2017: Apprentices PR NAW 2017
10 Oct 2017: National Grid applies to build new substation for Network Rail electrification project
11 Jan 2017: Calling budding young artists, poets and designers: Use your talent to target the silent killer
11 Sep 2017: National Grid reschedules Macclesfield to Bredbury overhead line works
12 Apr 2017: 8m investment in keeping lights on in Cheshire
12 Apr 2017: National Grid fundraise to help Round Oak School save Music of Life Programme
12 Jan 2017: National Grid welcomes new electricity System Operator proposals
13 Apr 2017: Hats off to National Grid charity team
13 Jul 2017: Hair-raising science show for Didsbury pupils
13 Sep 2017: Landmark gas holders to disappear from horizon in Wigan
13 Sep 2017: Merseyside gas holders to be dismantled
14 Dec 2017: National Grid targets fuel poverty with £150m fund to warm homes
14 Jul 2017: Heavy load takes to the road as new transformer heads to Iron Acton
14 Jul 2017: Transformer to be moved to Walpole substation in Norfolk
14 Jun 2017: All aboard for a lesson on the River Dee
14 Jun 2017: National Grid consults on plans for new substation at Braybrooke near Market Harborough

2016

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27 Jan 2016: Gearing up: National Grid preps for power line refurbishment
27 Jul 2016: Get set: Essential gas mains replacement in Petersham starts soon
27 Jun 2016: Going underground: Local people invited to help develop plans which could see section of New Forest overhead power line buried
27 Jun 2016: Vital gas mains upgrade set to benefit Oundle
27 Oct 2016: Urgent gas mains revamp for St Helens
27 Sep 2016: Ensuring warmth in winter: Gas mains to be replaced in South Parade, Hounslow
27 Sep 2016: Giant load on the road in Suffolk
28 Jan 2016: National Grid to begin gas mains replacement in King's Road, London
28 Jan 2016: Optimal Time: Truck sized transformer comes to Highbury out of hours
28 Jul 2016: From bridge to circus: Major gas replacement work on A316 Twickenham Road in Richmond
28 Jul 2016: Grid's green fingered ground force return: National Grid volunteers give Allhallows Primary Academy a new garden
28 Jul 2016: IFA2 latest: Leading consultants Arcadis appointed to complete airfield assessment at Daedalus
28 Jun 2016: National Grid starts work to remove Macclesfield gas holders
28 Sep 2016: An engineering legacy: National Grid's Energy Education Centre closes after inspiring thousands
28 Sep 2016: Canal Street, Nottingham: Lane closed as National Grid carries out essential gas mains repair
29 Apr 2016: Essential gas mains overhaul set for Barnsley
29 Feb 2016: Wired for pounds: National Grid's £600,000 cash boost for Macmillan Cancer Support
29 Jul 2016: Photographers document dismantling of Macclesfield landmark
29 Jun 2016: National Grid makes science simple during school workshop
29 Jun 2016: Open day: Find out more about plans for future-proofing Leigh-on-Sea's gas mains

2015

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15 Apr 2015: Next phase of gas mains work in Wandsworth
15 Dec 2015: Rise of the machines: Robots land in Kent on mission to inspire youngsters
15 Jul 2015: Future Energy Scenarios 2015
15 Jul 2015: Winter Review & Consultation 2015
15 Oct 2015: Gas mains upgrade for Main Road, Wilford
15 Oct 2015: National Grid publish Winter outlook report for 2015/16
15 Oct 2015: National Grid to begin dismantling Norwich gas holder
15 Sep 2015: National Grid provides update on Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project
16 Dec 2015: Gas mains upgrade under way for March
16 Dec 2015: New year rings in gas revamp for Langold, Nottinghamshire
16 Feb 2015: Britned launches new Intraday product
16 Jul 2015: Chalking one up: National Grid volunteers rejuvenate Bronze-Age Uffington White Horse
16 Jul 2015: Stars of the show robots land at Kent County Show
16 Jun 2015: Revised gas plans for Clare
16 Jun 2015: Wall of fame: substation panel competition
16 Nov 2015: National Grid 'highlights' World Prematurity Day
16 Oct 2015: Gas upgrade set for Sanvey Gate, Leicester
16 Sep 2015: Lancashire CO safety drive
16 Sep 2015: Trucks of the Trade: National Grid give students and residents lowdown on cycle and pedestrian safety
17 Apr 2015: Bradford youngsters get a leg up the career ladder - thanks to National Grid

2014

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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