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XOCEAN uncrewed survey vessels Scarborough

Uncrewed vessels launched from Scarborough shoreline as part of early Eastern Green Link 5 seabed surveys

Uncrewed vessels launched from Scarborough shoreline for early Eastern Green Link seabed survey

Lackenby substation

Community invited to find out about upcoming work at Cellarhead substation

Residents living near Cellarhead substation close to the villages of Wetley Rocks and Bagnall are invited to meet members of National Grid’s team to find out more about a small extension that will be constructed to the north of the site.

EGL 3, 4 and 5

National Grid invites Lincolnshire and Norfolk communities to comment on proposed new subsea and underground electricity links

National Grid is inviting communities in East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland in Lincolnshire, King’s Lynn, West Norfolk, and Fenland in Cambridgeshire, to take part in consultations on three major clean electricity infrastructure projects.

Minffordd Area

National Grid invites communities to public information events on plans to boost the electricity network between Pentir and Trawsfynydd

National Grid is holding a series of public information events on its proposals to reinforce and refurbish the electricity network between Pentir and Trawsfynydd. The events will run throughout May at venues across Gwynedd.

John Pettigrew

National Grid plc announces Chief Executive Succession Plan

National Grid plc ("National Grid"), a leader in energy networks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its next Chief Executive. She will succeed John Pettigrew who, after almost 10 years in post, has decided to retire from his role effective 16 November 2025.

Ted with his parents and National Grid team members

Substation tour for National Grid pylon fan Ted

National Grid opened the gates of two North East substations in South Shields and West Boldon to welcome a special guest, ahead of work to install new equipment at the South Shields site.

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Deeside Centre for Innovation

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Engineer at London Power Tunnel (LPT2)

Engineer at London Power Tunnel (LPT2)

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National Grid ACE engineer

National Grid ACE engineer

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Grain LNG Terminal

Grain LNG Terminal

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Viking Link AC Yard engineers

Viking Link AC Yard engineers

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Tunnel Boring Machine

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