Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and announcements for the LionLink project.
We understand that staying informed is essential, and we are committed to providing you with the latest updates on the project's progress in a way that works for you. A hardcopy of our quarterly community newsletter is posted to all potentially impacted residents and businesses. You can sign up for a digital version of the newsletter below.
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Announcements
LionLink launches statutory consultation
NGV is inviting feedback on its latest proposals through an eight-week public consultation, running from Tuesday 13 January to Tuesday 10 March 2026. The consultation will give members of the community an opportunity to see how their comments have been considered since the previous consultations and provide further feedback on the plans, prior to NGV applying for development consent from the Planning Inspectorate.
To read more about our statutory consultation, please click the link below to read our press release.
Introducing the preferred landfall site: Walberswick
Following extensive analysis, Walberswick was chosen as our preferred landfall site. The landfall site north of Southwold has been discounted, and no construction will take place in Southwold.
To read more about our landfall decision, please read our newsletter below.
Community newsletter (Spring 2025)
On 12 November 2024, Ofgem announced that it has approved the Initial Project Assessment for the LionLink and Nautilus electricity interconnectors.
The Initial Project Assessment (IPA) is a consultation process run by Ofgem to determine an interconnector project’s suitability. With the approval from Ofgem, both projects are confirmed for further development.
You can read more about this announcement below:
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