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New Eastern Green Link Collaboration Centre opened in Glasgow

8 November 2024

A new Glasgow-based Eastern Green Link 2 and 3 Collaboration Centre, was officially opened by Glasgow North MP, Martin Rhodes, today. The shared facility will house around 80 workers who will contribute to the delivery of the Eastern Green Link projects.

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National Grid's spooktacular efforts supporting bat conservation

29 October 2024

Bats may be associated with Halloween and spooky tales, but the reality is they are vital for maintaining the health of our ecosystems.

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Two large supergrid transformers arriving at new substation

18 October 2024

The transformers for Little Horsted substation in Uckfield will help futureproof and maintain secure electricity supplies to the surrounding area.

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National Grid secures funding for four net zero innovation projects as part of Ofgem fund

10 October 2024

National Grid has secured funding to further develop four innovation projects aimed at accelerating the transition to a decarbonised energy system.

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Grain LNG marks world-first in auditing methane emissions

9 October 2024

The National Grid operated Grain LNG terminal has announced that the methane emissions performance of its operations has been verified by MiQ, the global leader in methane emissions measurement and certification.

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Opportunity for communities to have their say on plans for a new National Grid substation

27 September 2024

National Grid is running a consultation from 18 September to 16 October 2024 on its plans for a new electricity substation approximately 1.4km from Navenby, Lincolnshire

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Press release archive

2020

PublishedName
1 Jan 2019: Britain hits historic clean energy milestone as zero carbon electricity outstrips fossil fuels in 2019
29 Jan 2020: Local partnership helps tilt the balance for birdlife near Tickenham
28 Jan 2020: Hundreds of thousands of people needed to power UK's net zero energy commitment

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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24 Jan 2017: The heat is on as Blackpool gets set for gas pipe revamp
24 Mar 2017: Project update: Southall gas pipeline repair
25 Apr 2017: 3m power line project between bredbury and south manchester
25 Apr 2017: New approach delivers carbon saving at Wimbledon substation
26 Apr 2017: National Grid shows scale of project in Bedworth near Coventry
26 Mar 2017: Final media statement 3 - Explosion Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside
26 Mar 2017: Media Statement: Explosion Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside
26 Sep 2017: Large load on the road in Stalybridge, Manchester
26 Sep 2017: National Grid confirms summer 2017 as 'greenest ever' and launches 'world's first' green energy forecast
28 Apr 2017: Blackburn: ongoing six-month gas pipe upgrade reaches busy junction
28 Apr 2017: Lake District gas pipe move planned to minimise disruption
29 Aug 2017: World War Two aircraft wreckage discovered in the North Sea
29 Dec 2017: New transformer to be delivered to Sellindge substation
29 Mar 2017: Oldham: essential gas pipe upgrade
29 Nov 2017: National Grid gears up for big dig as tunnel boring machine arrives on Humberside
3 Apr 2017: New season brings new gas mains essential upgrade for Wootton, Bedfordshire
3 Aug 2017: National Grid welcomes 'Electricity System Operator' decision
3 Mar 2017: Motoring alert essential work to gas network in Bedford
3 Mar 2017: New chapter for historic St Albans site with 21st century gas main project
3 Mar 2017: Phased lane closures: Essential gas mains work in Gas Street, Northampton

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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22 Sep 2015: Affordable warmth fuel poverty map
22 Sep 2015: National Grid Hinckley bid to beat Macmillan coffee morning record
23 Dec 2015: National Grid prepares as over 63,000 emergency calls expected over Christmas season
23 Feb 2015: Local community invited to join study on reducing visual impact of existing power lines in part of New Forest National Park
23 Feb 2015: National Grid 'chips' in to Cub Scouts' IT skills
23 Feb 2015: Wokingham youngsters work inspiration week initiative
23 Jul 2015: Gas mains renewal Hungate, Lincoln
23 Jul 2015: Grain celebrates 10 years
23 Mar 2015: Contract awarded for 2016/17 voltage support
23 Nov 2015: National Grid powers Bramham Pavilion enhancements
23 Oct 2015: Schools go mad for science with National Grid
23 Oct 2015: Supergrid electricity transformer set for Highbury Substation, Islington
23 Sep 2015: National Grid makes 'Over 50's Day' go with a boom
23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with Essex Fire and Rescue Service for CO safety drive
23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with fire and rescue services for CO safety drive
23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service for CO safety drive
24 Aug 2015: New legal panel firms
24 Dec 2015: 2016 ushers in gas mains revamp in Rotherham, Brinsworth and Treeton
24 Dec 2015: National Grid gears up to take 63,000 emergency calls over Christmas
24 Dec 2015: National Grid gears up to take 63,000 emergency calls over Christmas

2014

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17 Nov 2014: National Grid super-heroes raise record sum
18 Dec 2014: Battle with the elements as crew lay first section of Western Link cable
18 Dec 2014: Essential work on gas main in Windermere
18 Dec 2014: Queensferry children celebrate success in national safety competition
18 Dec 2014: Rochdale gas holders set for demolition
19 Dec 2014: Countdown to consultation: National Grid's Richborough team wish community a happy Christmas ahead of busy 2015
19 Dec 2014: Holyport work on hold over Christmas period
19 Dec 2014: National Grid engineers on standby to keep homes in NW warm this Christmas
20 Nov 2014: Green first for Norfolk: gas from locally sourced crops starts flowing to homes and businesses
22 Aug 2014: National Grid's subterranean engineers prep for last big dig on London Power Tunnels
22 Sep 2014: National Grid spreads the word about 'silent killer' to Sheffield University students
22 Sep 2014: National Grid spreads the word about the 'silent killer' to Hertfordshire students
22 Sep 2014: Shoppers pick up life saving bargain at Trafford Centre
22 Sep 2014: Western Link's 'The Big Ride' raised thousands for charity
23 Dec 2014: National Grid set to revamp gas mains in Hampstead to help keep local people warm in future winters
23 Dec 2014: New year heralds start of new gas mains for Wisbech
23 Dec 2014: New year marks new gas mains for Wymondham
23 Dec 2014: New year rings in gas revamp for Lincoln
23 Dec 2014: New year rings in gas revamp for Norwich
23 Dec 2014: New year, new gas mains for Thetford