July 2026 update
Following feedback received during our statutory consultation (13 January - 10 March 2026) and subsequent survey work, we have made localised changes to our LionLink proposals. We are now undertaking a targeted consultation on these updates before finalising our application for development consent.
The consultation will run from Tuesday 7 July to Wednesday 5 August 2026. We will invite those most directly affected, along with relevant consultees and organisations, to take part. While the consultation is focused on these individuals and organisations, anyone can comment on the proposed changes. Further information on our proposed updates and how to respond is available here.
To review feedback received during the statutory consultation see our Statutory Consultation Summary Report. You can find more information about our updated proposals in the Targeted Consultation section and view consultation documents in the Document Library.
We are developing a first-of-its-kind electricity link between Great Britain and the Netherlands, a vital step toward an integrated North Sea grid.
LionLink will deliver a range of benefits, including:
- Strengthening Great Britain’s national energy security
- Supplying up to 2 GW of electricity
- Supporting the transition to renewable energy sources
First of its kind technology
At the moment, offshore wind farms and interconnectors operate separately, connecting to the shore individually. Offshore Hybrid Assets (OHA) allow clusters of offshore wind farms to connect all in one go, plugging into the energy systems of neighbouring countries. As an OHA, LionLink is a first of its kind technology, connecting an offshore wind farm to the shore and supplying more low-cost renewable energy into the system.
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