This is a changing situation and we need to wait until further guidance is issued, before we can rearrange the programme of public meetings and briefings that were scheduled to share information on the Hinkley Connection Project.
Simon Culkin, Importation Terminal Manager, at National Grid Grain LNG said: “We’re delighted to confirm that on Thursday 12 March 2020 we welcomed the 500th ship at our liquefied natural gas (LNG) importation terminal on the Isle of Grain. The ‘LNG Merak’ berthed today delivering cargo from Zeebrugge, and is the 22nd ship to arrive at Grain this year.
“Since commissioning our terminal in 2005, we have taken delivery of LNG from 13 countries, further strengthening the diversity and security of UK gas supplies.
Fleets are turning electric all over the world, as companies start to work in a cleaner, greener way; but what about more heavy duty vehicles like diggers? How can we convert to zero emissions equivalents in this area too?
National Grid teamed up with fellow utility AVANGRID and together became the first companies in the sector within the US to introduce an all-electric backhoe loader – a digger in the UK.
National Grid has achieved recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2020, on a list assessed and compiled by The Ethisphere Institute that works to define and advance standards of ethical business practice. On this year’s list of only 132 other companies across 21 countries, National Grid is one of nine of these within energy and utilities.