Home National Grid Electricity Transmission Network and infrastructure LPT2 News archive Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor visits New Cross site, part of London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project 21 Apr 2026 In March 2026, Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, visited the London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2)’s New Cross site. National Grid’s schools engagement scheme inspires 147,000 students towards green energy careers 27 Oct 2025 A nationwide schools outreach programme led by National Grid as part of its London Power Tunnels project has engaged over 147,000 students, surpassing its original target of 100,000. Daniel Francis MP visits National Grid’s Crayford Headhouse site as works near completion on £1 billion London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project 16 Sep 2025 On Tuesday 19 August 2025, Daniel Francis, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, visited London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2)’s Crayford Headhouse site. London Power Tunnels delivers work experience in collaboration with Connectr Early Engagement 5 Aug 2025 In an exciting extension to the five-year partnership with Connectr, students from South London were invited to the National Grid office in London for a transformative three-day work experience. Bexley Cricket Club Awarded £20,000 Grant for Solar Panel Installation 1 Jul 2025 National Grid has awarded Bexley Cricket Club a £20,000 grant from the Community Grant Programme (CGP). London Power Tunnels: final Hurst to Crayford circuit goes live 6 Jun 2025 National Grid’s £1 billion London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project has hit a major milestone with the energisation of the second of two high voltage circuits between Hurst and Crayford. This new 2.5 km stretch of 275 kV cables is now fully commissioned, marking a significant step towards securing London’s energy future. Load More
Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor visits New Cross site, part of London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project 21 Apr 2026 In March 2026, Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, visited the London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2)’s New Cross site.
National Grid’s schools engagement scheme inspires 147,000 students towards green energy careers 27 Oct 2025 A nationwide schools outreach programme led by National Grid as part of its London Power Tunnels project has engaged over 147,000 students, surpassing its original target of 100,000.
Daniel Francis MP visits National Grid’s Crayford Headhouse site as works near completion on £1 billion London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project 16 Sep 2025 On Tuesday 19 August 2025, Daniel Francis, MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford, visited London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2)’s Crayford Headhouse site.
London Power Tunnels delivers work experience in collaboration with Connectr Early Engagement 5 Aug 2025 In an exciting extension to the five-year partnership with Connectr, students from South London were invited to the National Grid office in London for a transformative three-day work experience.
Bexley Cricket Club Awarded £20,000 Grant for Solar Panel Installation 1 Jul 2025 National Grid has awarded Bexley Cricket Club a £20,000 grant from the Community Grant Programme (CGP).
London Power Tunnels: final Hurst to Crayford circuit goes live 6 Jun 2025 National Grid’s £1 billion London Power Tunnels 2 (LPT2) project has hit a major milestone with the energisation of the second of two high voltage circuits between Hurst and Crayford. This new 2.5 km stretch of 275 kV cables is now fully commissioned, marking a significant step towards securing London’s energy future.
