National Grid needs to expand its network of high-pressure natural gas pipelines through Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

The new pipeline will be one of four which will be linked to carry gas from a new import terminal at Easington, north of the Humber, across to the North West.

The first of these sections, Ganstead to Asselby, was completed in mid 2006.  Construction of the final two stages, Easington to Ganstead and Asselby to Pannal, are not due to begin until early 2008. 

The Pannal to Nether Kellet pipeline will be 1,220mm (48") in diameter and will run for 94Km , between National Grid's above-ground installations at Pannal in North Yorkshire and Nether Kellet in Lancashire.

These will be large engineering projects. Each section underwent a rigorous process of consultation and environmental appraisal before consent to construct was granted by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. 

The new pipeline has been designed and is being built to the same high standards of safety and security as the other 7,383km of high pressure gas transmission pipelines already in operation across the UK.

It will be buried underground throughout its length, allowing us to reinstate the land to its original condition when work is complete.