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RIIO-T3 Business Plan published: framework to deliver most significant step forward in the UK’s transmission network for a generation

18 December 2024

National Grid has today published the RIIO-T3 business plan for its National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) business, covering the period from April 2026 to March 2031.

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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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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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7 Apr 2017: Summer holiday project: New gas mains for Hemel Hempstead
7 Feb 2017: Lane closures ahead: Vital work to be carried out off the A12 along the Essex/Suffolk border
7 Jul 2017: National Grid's high wire act over Silk Road, Macclesfield
7 Jul 2017: Science made simple for Paull Primary School pupils
7 Nov 2017: National Grid donates £20,000 to Devon watersports club
8 Dec 2017: West Mids school children get electrifying lesson
8 Mar 2017: Keeping it flowing: New gas mains for Felixstowe in essential project
8 Mar 2017: Upcoming upgrade: Essential gas mains revamp coming soon to Marsh Wall, Tower Hamlets
9 Feb 2017: About to begin: Essential gas mains upgrade in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, starts this month
9 Feb 2017: Gas upgrade gets underway in New Basford, Nottingham
9 Jan 2017: New year rings in gas mains upgrade for Congleton

2016

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13 Apr 2016: Art Sheffield 2016 sheds light on Grade II Listed substation
13 Apr 2016: First public consultation events for Viking Link
13 Apr 2016: National Grid 'chips in' for free lunch for elderly residents
13 Dec 2016: Future-proofing Thetford: Project to safeguard local gas supplies
13 Dec 2016: New year, new gas mains: Kings Lynn set for gas mains revamp in early 2017
13 Sep 2016: Gas mains revamp to start in Flitwick
14 Dec 2016: Viking Link confirms preferred underground cable route corridor
14 Dec 2016: Works postponed: Southall gas pipeline repair to resume in January 2017
14 Jan 2016: National Grid submits application for Richborough Connection project
14 Jul 2016: Big load on the road: Essential new kit which will help keep the lights on coming to Kirkstall substation
14 Jul 2016: Historic occasion: National Grid takes pupils back in time to explore history of gas in Taplow
14 Jul 2016: Wigston to benefit from second phase of essential gas mains upgrade
14 Jun 2016: Coming soon: Engineers prepare to start work in Blake Hall Road, Wanstead
14 Jun 2016: Daventry Road
14 Jun 2016: Hinckley staff set to 'dress down' to support good cause
14 Mar 2016: CNG Fuels and National Grid unveil first high-pressure grid connected CNG filling station
15 Aug 2016: Flitwick people urged to learn more about gas mains upgrade
15 Dec 2016: End date moved: Essential gas mains repairs in Aylsham set to continue into early 2017
15 Dec 2016: In the pipeline: Essential gas mains replacement booked for Luton in January 2017
15 Feb 2016: Richborough Connection application moves to the next stage

2015

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4 Jun 2015: Businesses to unlock potential of young people with learning disabilities
4 Jun 2015: Volunteer of the year: Melanie's endeavours scoop top Macmillan award
4 Nov 2015: Gardening leave: National Grid volunteers take time out to improve Deal facility
4 Nov 2015: National Grid recognised for climate change transparency
4 Sep 2015: First Four: Pioneering pupils selected for new internship scheme in Wokingham
5 Aug 2015: Pocket park life: London Power Tunnels team continues work with community in Hackney
5 Feb 2015: Lincoln gas mains revamp moves into Minster Yard
5 Jan 2015: National Grid helps RSPB prepare for bumper year at Bowers Marsh nature reserve
5 Jun 2015: National Grid charity pylon climb
5 May 2015: Minister praises scheme to help pupils with special educational needs gain employment
5 May 2015: Public hearings for CCS Project
5 Nov 2015: Lane closures on Garrison Circus as engineers fix gas leak
5 Oct 2015: Gas mains replacement on Cuckstool Lane, Burnley
6 Aug 2015: Future proofing: Gas main renewal project announced for Haringey
6 Aug 2015: Paving the way for new possibilities: National Grid discusses future of Borehamwood site with community
6 Oct 2015: National Grid halfway through information events in Cumbria and Lancashire
7 Dec 2015: National Grid's Christmas cracker for older people
7 Jul 2015: Berkhamstead gas mains upgrade
7 Jul 2015: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Watford
7 Jul 2015: Gas work set to start in Clare, Suffolk

2014

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23 Sep 2014: Companies win contracts for reducing power demand
23 Sep 2014: National Grid wraps up charity coat campaign
24 Nov 2014: £12.6million boost for two innovative National Grid projects
24 Oct 2014: Hurricane Gonzalo fails to dampen National Grid team
24 Sep 2014: Great National Grid Bake Off for Macmillan
24 Sep 2014: Great National Grid Bake Off for Macmillan
24 Sep 2014: National Grid wins 'Race for Opportunity' award
25 Sep 2014: National Grid urges residents to have their say on plans for replacing a vital gas pipeline under the River Humber
28 Nov 2014: Deansgate Lane, Timperley closed during essential gas mains works
28 Nov 2014: National Grid donate fire truck to Peak District National Park
28 Oct 2014: Energising the arts: National Grid and All Change initiative sparks creative talent in Islington
28 Oct 2014: National Grid completes essential work in High Street Kensington early
29 Aug 2014: National Grid project will herald bright new future for landmark Southall site
3 Oct 2014: Results of Capacity Market Prequalification announced
30 Dec 2014: East Midlands National Grid engineers braced for New Year calls
30 Oct 2014: Dedicated National Grid volunteers give children's hospice a facelift for second year running
30 Oct 2014: National Grid to bring more gas to Birmingham
30 Sep 2014: Gas mains replacement under way in Scunthorpe
30 Sep 2014: Robot scheme 'chips in' to science education
30 Sep 2014: Robots land in Suffolk and Essex