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Super Grid transformer arriving at substation in New Haw

8 November 2024

A Super Grid transformer delivery will be made to the West Weybridge substation in New Haw on Sunday 17 November 2024

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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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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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28 May 2019: Leading energy companies announce new zero-carbon UK partnership
29 Jan 2019: Hat-trick of contracts announced on Hinkley project
29 Mar 2019: Work paused on New Forest pylon project
29 Nov 2019: Cold homes continue to benefit from National Grid's £150m Warm Homes Fund
31 Jan 2019: UK's first power cable to Belgium starts commercial operation
5 Jun 2019: Lost WW2 aircraft lifted from the sea after more than 75 Years
5 Nov 2019: National Grid plc ('National Grid' and 'Company') Board change
5 Nov 2019: Zero Carbon Humber Roadmap published to protect jobs and make major contribution to UK's climate goals
7 Mar 2019: National Grid announces acquisition of leading renewable energy developer
8 May 2019: Europe's largest LNG importation terminal to offer ~8 mpta of cost competitive capacity to the market
9 Jan 2019: Mary, National Grid's tunnel boring machine, reaches halfway point on River Humber project
Cold homes continue to benefit from National Grid’s £150m Warm Homes Fund
Half year results for the period ended 30 September 2019

2018

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10 Jan 2018: Plans submitted to remove 8.25km section of overhead power lines in Dorset AONB
10 Sep 2018: Night time road closures as Richborough project progesses
12 Jul 2018: Electric vehicles steer UK towards a greener future
13 Apr 2018: Kent schools encouraged to apply to National Grid for science funding
13 Apr 2018: National Grid to refurbish power line running through Merseyside and Lancashire
15 Nov 2018: Gas holder demolition changes Stretford skyline
16 Jan 2018: National Grid to dismantle four gas holders on Merseyside
16 Jul 2018: National Grid holds exhibition on plans to connect windfarm in Lincolnshire
16 Jul 2018: Residents invited to learn more about phase 2 of London Power Tunnels project
16 May 2018: Liverpool school boy helps National Grid spread safety message
17 Aug 2018: Transformer takes to the road en route to West Midlands
17 Jul 2018: National Grid to unveil plans to remove pylons in New Forest
18 May 2018: National Grid launches skyline photography competition to mark holder demolition in Norwich
18 Oct 2018: Gas holders to disappear from Denton, Manchester skyline
19 Jan 2018: New kit set for delivery to National Grid substation in Hertfordshire
20 Jul 2018: National Grid funds pilot to keep vulnerable people safe
25 Jul 2018: National Grid celebrates 50 years of North Sea gas
25 Oct 2018: Memorial unveiled at Sheffield gas works
28 Mar 2018: Danish design students tour Liverpool gas holders
28 Nov 2018: Richborough Project complete

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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1 Apr 2016: Gas mains overhaul for Brigg
1 Apr 2016: Gas mains revamp for Barrow-upon-Humber
1 Apr 2016: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Kirton-in-Lindsey
1 Jun 2016: National Grid donates £20,000 to Connah's Quay Scout Group
10 May 2016: 12m project gets underway to keep electricity flowing in Greater Manchester
10 May 2016: Work starts on project to keep the lights on in West Cheshire
11 Feb 2016: National Grid's Darren puts the boot into cancer
11 Feb 2016: Spring overhaul for Spalding's gas network
11 Mar 2016: Big load on the road: Huge electricity transformer heading to Littlebrook Substation
12 Apr 2016: Got to be done: Essential £160,000 project this summer to future-proof local gas mains
12 Dec 2016: National Grid alerts University of East Anglia students to 'silent killer'
12 Dec 2016: Rochdale gas holder dismantling complete
12 Feb 2016: Big mover: Cottage sized transformer on the road in Wiltshire
12 Feb 2016: Changing landscape: Residents can get lowdown on plan to free up old Taplow gasworks site for redevelopment
12 Feb 2016: Charity Bonanza: National Grid Grain employees play role in raising £600,000 for Macmillan
12 Feb 2016: Epic fundraising National Grid employees in London play role in £600,000 Macmillan fundraising bonanza
12 Feb 2016: Power to the people: National Grid's Wokingham office celebrates role in £600,000 of fundraising for Macmillan
12 Jul 2016: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for the A15 Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln
12 Jul 2016: Gas mains upgrade set for Thorne
12 Jul 2016: National Grid island trek boosts kidney charities

2015

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7 Jul 2015: New building rises from the ashes
7 Jul 2015: Transformer delivered to new converter station
7 May 2015: Mains event: Essential work will help ensure future safe and reliable gas supplies for Rochford
7 Oct 2015: Keeping Wanstead warm: National Grid wraps up work on project as winter nears
7 Sep 2015: Government grant awarded to fuel UK towards sustainable future
8 Jul 2015: Blackpool gas holder demolition complete
8 Jul 2015: National Grid's Hutton substation sets global standard
8 Jun 2015: NEMO LINK announces €500m contracts to build the first interconnector between GB and Belgium
8 Sep 2015: Hinckley World Record bid
9 Apr 2015: National Grid reveals the first T-pylon in the UK
9 Jun 2015: Anna's high wire act set to 'pylon' the pounds for Macmillan
9 Jun 2015: CR award for Steve
9 Jun 2015: Sarah's charity pylon climb takes fundraising to new heights
9 Jun 2015: Wired for pounds - Daniel's pylon climb raises cash for Macmillan
9 Jun 2015: Wired for pounds - Sally's pylon climb sees cash soar for Macmillan
9 Mar 2015: Hackney annual science festival organised by National Grid and City Year UK
9 Mar 2015: National Grid Hinckley does 'something funny for money'
9 Mar 2015: Planning for winter 15/16 continues
9 Mar 2015: Students get lowdown on how old gasworks is being given a new lease of life

2014

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31 Dec 2014: National Grid engineers in East Anglia braced for new year calls
4 Sep 2014: Green fingered National Grid volunteers give Allhallows Primary School a new garden
4 Sep 2014: National Grid launches consultation on North West Coast Connections
5 Sep 2014: National Grid to deliver vital overhead line upgrade in South Essex
6 Nov 2014: Brownfield Bonanza: National Grid scoops two awards for work at former gas sites including Beckton
6 Nov 2014: National Grid to deliver essential gas mains work in Wandsworth and Lambeth
7 Nov 2014: National Grid and Berkeley Group launch new property joint venture
7 Nov 2014: National Grid secures £1.5 billion loan from the European Investment
7 Oct 2014: Gas mains upgrade in the pipeline for Alport, Derbyshire
8 Oct 2014: National Grid donates historic gasholder crests to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and local school
9 Dec 2014: National Grid set to light up Christmas for youngsters in poverty
9 Oct 2014: Mad Science Fun Day at Bowers Gifford Primary School
9 Sep 2014: National Grid CEO repeats call for greater business involvement in schools