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National Grid welcomes major milestone for the UK’s first hybrid interconnectors to connect offshore wind

12 Nov 2024

Today, Ofgem announced it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors, which determines the needs case of new projects for British consumers.

Lakeside facility connects to grid and becomes UK’s largest transmission connected battery

11 Nov 2024

A battery storage project developed by TagEnergy is connected to the electricity transmission network following work by National Grid to plug the facility into its Drax substation.

Super Grid transformer arriving at substation in New Haw

8 Nov 2024

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

New Eastern Green Link Collaboration Centre opened in Glasgow

8 Nov 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.

National Grid's spooktacular efforts supporting bat conservation

29 Oct 2024

Bats may be associated with Halloween and spooky tales, but the reality is they are vital for maintaining the health of our ecosystems.

Two large supergrid transformers arriving at new substation

18 Oct 2024

The transformers for Little Horsted substation in Uckfield will help futureproof and maintain secure electricity supplies to the surrounding area.

Press release archive

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2017

Published	Name
30 Jan 2020	15 Mar 2017: Coming this summer: Essential gas mains upgrade for Ipswich
30 Jan 2020	28 Apr 2017: Blackburn: ongoing six-month gas pipe upgrade reaches busy junction
30 Jan 2020	15 Dec 2017: Dismantling underway of Dunstable gas holder
30 Jan 2020	12 Apr 2017: 8m investment in keeping lights on in Cheshire
30 Jan 2020	6 Jan 2017: Cilfynydd Substation
30 Jan 2020	14 Jun 2017: All aboard for a lesson on the River Dee
30 Jan 2020	31 Mar 2017: Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and National Grid raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide gas poisioning
30 Jan 2020	19 Apr 2017: Blackpool: essential upgrade of gas pipe
30 Jan 2020	10 Feb 2017: Engineering challenges: Road closure extended due to complications
30 Jan 2020	31 Mar 2017: 21st century upgrade springtime brings new gas mains for Bushey
30 Jan 2020	15 Mar 2017: Coming soon: Motorists reminded about upcoming lane closures affecting A12 on the Essex/Suffolk border

2016

Published	Name
4 Feb 2020	30 Sep 2016: National Grid powers to fantastic fundraising sum for Macmillan charity
4 Feb 2020	19 May 2016: National Grid undertakes first Morecambe Bay surveys for 50 years
4 Feb 2020	12 Jul 2016: National Grid island trek boosts kidney charities
4 Feb 2020	28 Jun 2016: National Grid starts work to remove Macclesfield gas holders
4 Feb 2020	20 Dec 2016: National Grid on standby to keep homes in the North West safe this Christmas
4 Feb 2020	18 Mar 2016: National Grid teams up with Sport Relief
4 Feb 2020	24 Mar 2016: National Grid raises record £3,000 for Sport Relief
4 Feb 2020	5 Jul 2016: National Grid volunteers pave the way for Markeaton Park visitors
4 Feb 2020	19 Oct 2016: National Grid launches events programme across Anglesey and Gwynedd
4 Feb 2020	14 Jan 2016: National Grid submits application for Richborough Connection project
4 Feb 2020	20 Dec 2016: National Grid on standby to keep West Midlands homes safe this Christmas
4 Feb 2020	28 Jan 2016: National Grid to begin gas mains replacement in King's Road, London
4 Feb 2020	24 Oct 2016: National Grid reveals extensive measures to reduce impact of £2.8bn Cumbrian connection
4 Feb 2020	11 Feb 2016: National Grid's Darren puts the boot into cancer
3 Feb 2020	22 Jun 2016: Mains replacement Longton
3 Feb 2020	20 Apr 2016: More chances to have your say on Viking Link
3 Feb 2020	13 Apr 2016: National Grid 'chips in' for free lunch for elderly residents
3 Feb 2020	23 Aug 2016: Laptop donation
3 Feb 2020	4 May 2016: Major gas mains upgrade for Letchworth
3 Feb 2020	3 Nov 2016: National Grid alerts Anglia Ruskin University students to 'silent killer'

2015

Published	Name
4 Feb 2020	27 Aug 2015: National Grid pipes up for gas safety
4 Feb 2020	30 Oct 2015: National Grid reveals total TV pick up ahead of Rugby World Cup final
4 Feb 2020	24 Nov 2015: National Grid takes a trip down memory lane in Norwich
4 Feb 2020	11 Nov 2015: National Grid unveils new truck loading facility at Isle of Grain LNG terminal
4 Feb 2020	21 Apr 2015: National Grid Hinckley lends a hand for Responsible Business Week
4 Feb 2020	23 Dec 2015: National Grid prepares as over 63,000 emergency calls expected over Christmas season
4 Feb 2020	27 Mar 2015: National Grid springs into action with latest phase of vital work in Southend on Sea
4 Feb 2020	23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with fire and rescue services for CO safety drive
4 Feb 2020	8 Jul 2015: National Grid's Hutton substation sets global standard
4 Feb 2020	10 Feb 2015: National Grid launches final scheduled consultation on plans for new electricity connection between Richborough and Canterbury
4 Feb 2020	28 Sep 2015: National Grid raises £3,800 for Macmillan coffee morning
4 Feb 2020	17 Apr 2015: National Grid staff help Strood residents with employability skills
4 Feb 2020	15 Oct 2015: National Grid to begin dismantling Norwich gas holder
4 Feb 2020	22 Sep 2015: National Grid Hinckley bid to beat Macmillan coffee morning record
4 Feb 2020	23 Nov 2015: National Grid powers Bramham Pavilion enhancements
4 Feb 2020	7 Dec 2015: National Grid's Christmas cracker for older people
4 Feb 2020	18 Aug 2015: National Grid team tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks
4 Feb 2020	27 Aug 2015: National Grid volunteers help to transform school
4 Feb 2020	17 Nov 2015: National Grid Hinckley team raises thousands for Children in Need
4 Feb 2020	15 Sep 2015: National Grid provides update on Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project