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National Grid Secures Planning Approval for Grain to Tilbury Project

7 Mar 2025

National Grid has received full planning approval for the Grain to Tilbury project from Thurrock Council in Essex and Gravesham Borough Council in Kent, a key milestone in strengthening the UK’s energy network.

Connection agreement in Suffolk for Nautilus interconnector removed

27 Feb 2025

National Grid Ventures has confirmed the removal of a connection agreement in Suffolk for the Nautilus interconnector. This latest update will see the removal of Nautilus from the interconnector register and means the LionLink interconnector will be the only interconnector project to be developed by National Grid Ventures in East Suffolk.

Sale of National Grid Renewables

24 Feb 2025

National Grid plc ("National Grid") today announces that it has agreed to sell its National Grid Renewables US onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management and its institutional partners including Brookfield Renewable Partners.This transaction is another important step in delivering National Grid's previously communicated strategy to focus on networks and streamline our business, as announced in May 2024.

Close up of a person wearing orange overall and high-vis vest holding a section of an interconnector cable

LionLink interconnector announces Walberswick as preferred landfall location

19 Feb 2025

LionLink interconnector announces Walberswick as the preferred landfall location for the new subsea interconnector between the UK and the Netherlands.

National Grid invites communities to take part in consultation on proposals for electricity network reinforcement between North Humber and High Marnham

18 Feb 2025

Consultation opens on new electricity upgrade to help carry renewable and low-carbon power to homes and businesses.

National Grid launches new multi-million-pound energy affordability fund

14 Feb 2025

National Grid has today launched a major new funding programme to support UK and US households that are struggling with energy costs.

Press release archive

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2016

Published	Name
30 Jan 2020	7 Jun 2016: Digging beneath the Thames: National Grid invites public to find out more about new gas mains project
30 Jan 2020	24 Aug 2016: Digging deep: Gas pipe in Southall booked for major repairs this autumn
30 Jan 2020	23 Mar 2016: Doncaster to benefit from gas mains upgrade
30 Jan 2020	22 Jan 2016: Emergency gas pipe repairs due for Burton on Trent
30 Jan 2020	15 Dec 2016: End date moved: Essential gas mains repairs in Aylsham set to continue into early 2017
30 Jan 2020	27 Sep 2016: Ensuring warmth in winter: Gas mains to be replaced in South Parade, Hounslow
30 Jan 2020	12 Feb 2016: Epic fundraising National Grid employees in London play role in £600,000 Macmillan fundraising bonanza
30 Jan 2020	23 Aug 2016: Epic journey by sea and road for kit to keep Bolton's lights on
30 Jan 2020	29 Apr 2016: Essential gas mains overhaul set for Barnsley
30 Jan 2020	21 Jul 2016: Essential gas mains replacement work in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom
30 Jan 2020	27 Apr 2016: Essential gas works on Orwell Road, Liverpool
30 Jan 2020	23 Dec 2016: Essential gas works starting in Cheadle
30 Jan 2020	22 Dec 2016: Essential gas works starting in Smethwick
30 Jan 2020	17 Nov 2016: Essential work ahead: Repairs in North Hykeham to maintain safe and reliable gas supplies
30 Jan 2020	20 Sep 2016: Essential work extended: More time for essential power project in Wellington, Shropshire
30 Jan 2020	26 Feb 2016: Essential work on pylon in Ashton on Mersey
30 Jan 2020	15 Jun 2016; Excursion to Southall: College students get the lowdown on former gasworks project

2015

Published	Name
31 Jan 2020	8 Sep 2015: Hinckley World Record bid
31 Jan 2020	4 Dec 2015: Historic occasion: National Grid takes pupils back in time to explore history of gas in Swindon
30 Jan 2020	24 Dec 2015: 2016 ushers in gas mains revamp in Rotherham, Brinsworth and Treeton
30 Jan 2020	22 Sep 2015: Affordable warmth fuel poverty map
30 Jan 2020	9 Jun 2015: Anna's high wire act set to 'pylon' the pounds for Macmillan
30 Jan 2020	22 Apr 2015: Battersea Crests
30 Jan 2020	7 Jul 2015: Berkhamstead gas mains upgrade
30 Jan 2020	20 Nov 2015: Big load on the road: Transformer being delivered to Highbury Substation, Islington
30 Jan 2020	8 Jul 2015: Blackpool gas holder demolition complete
30 Jan 2020	22 May 2015: Bra Wars - National Grid Hinckley helps fight breast cancer
30 Jan 2020	17 Apr 2015: Bradford youngsters get a leg up the career ladder - thanks to National Grid
30 Jan 2020	25 Nov 2015: Bright ideas generate Christmas joy for Wath food bank
30 Jan 2020	16 Feb 2015: Britned launches new Intraday product
30 Jan 2020	17 Apr 2015: Careers boost for Wokingham Borough youngsters thanks to National Grid
30 Jan 2020	14 Aug 2015: Cavendish Road reopens in Clare, Suffolk
30 Jan 2020	16 Jul 2015: Chalking one up: National Grid volunteers rejuvenate Bronze-Age Uffington White Horse
30 Jan 2020	13 Feb 2015: Community invited to join study on reducing visual impact of existing power lines in part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
30 Jan 2020	26 Oct 2015: Countdown begins to National Grid's final information event
30 Jan 2020	28 Jan 2015: Countdown to Consultation: National Grid announces Richborough Connection consultation dates
30 Jan 2020	9 Jun 2015: CR award for Steve