Eryri VIP team working in partnership with Bangor University to learn Welsh

Staff from National Grid as well as from Hochtief UK, the appointed contractor on the Eryri VIP project, started Welsh language lessons in September 2022. 11 employees are currently taking the classes, adding to the seven members of the team who are already fluent Welsh speakers, many of whom live locally.

Arranged through Learn Welsh North West (Dysgu Cymraeg Gogledd-Orllewin) based at Bangor University, the lessons are free of charge and are funded through the Welsh Government, which runs the scheme to support businesses to promote the Welsh Language.

Motorists in Somerset encouraged to plan ahead of M5 overnight closures

The closures are to enable the installation of  the wires on the newly constructed T-pylons next to the M5, and  and removal of  wires from the nearby line of existing lattice pylons.

National Grid launches the largest overhaul of the grid in generations

The Great Grid Upgrade will see significant new infrastructure built across England and Wales to move more clean energy from where it’s generated to where it’s needed, helping the UK meet its net zero ambitions and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Motorists in Somerset encouraged to plan ahead as crucial engineering works to enable low-carbon energy project take place

To protect residents, road users and people working on the project, the M5 will be closed between junctions 19 and 21 in both directions overnight for three nights in April and two nights in June, so that scaffolding needed for the works can be erected and then removed when the work is completed. The closures have been planned for midweek and overnight when there is least traffic.

New look for community space in Avonmouth

Balfour Beatty volunteers rolled up their sleeves to improve the outside space at Avonmouth Community Centre, the hub of Avonmouth Village, in March. The garden had become run down, overgrown, and uninviting for the centre's users. 

Grain LNG deepens wellbeing ties with community

The Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards seek to celebrate mental health and wellbeing champions in the community who share best practice across three key themes: mental health; wellbeing; kindness and compassion.

Grain LNG is passionate about mental health and wellbeing and was approached by a local branch of MIND to give its support, including providing members for the judging panel.

RTLF Sets New Record in March

The Road Tanker Loading Facility (RTLF) at Grain LNG has set a new record for the month of March, with 369 loads, surpassing its previous record of 319. According to customer feedback, the increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled trucks on the road and the opening of more LNG truck fuelling stations are the main reasons for this achievement.

Grain LNG sets new record for number of ships’ berthed in FY 2022-2023

Grain LNG successfully berthed a total of 102 ships during the period, breaking its previous record of 71 ships set in the financial year 2019 – 2020. This milestone highlights the terminal's reliability, efficiency, and operational capabilities, further cementing its position as a key player in the global LNG industry.

Grid supply point substation update

In October 2022, National Grid’s planning application for a new grid supply point (GSP) substation at Butler’s Wood was approved by Braintree District Council. In this update, you can read more about our plans for the construction of the GSP substation, which forms part of the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

National Grid granted nearly £1m from Ofgem to fund eight net zero innovation projects

The ambitious innovation projects will provide critical learnings and research to help inform the future development of a net zero energy system at the same time as delivering significant benefits to consumers.