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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.

National Grid secures funding for four net zero innovation projects as part of Ofgem fund

10 Oct 2024

National Grid has secured funding to further develop four innovation projects aimed at accelerating the transition to a decarbonised energy system.

Ship docked at the end of the jetty at the Grain LNG terminal in Kent

Grain LNG marks world-first in auditing methane emissions

9 Oct 2024

The National Grid operated Grain LNG terminal has announced that the methane emissions performance of its operations has been verified by MiQ, the global leader in methane emissions measurement and certification.

Opportunity for communities to have their say on plans for a new National Grid substation

27 Sep 2024

National Grid is running a consultation from 18 September to 16 October 2024 on its plans for a new electricity substation approximately 1.4km from Navenby, Lincolnshire

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on £4.3bn electricity superhighway between Scotland and England

26 Sep 2024

Construction work on a major UK electricity infrastructure project has taken a momentous step forward with a symbolic simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony in Scotland and England at either end of the £4.3bn Eastern Green Link 2 project, a 2GW subsea electricity link.

Green light for plans to reinforce electricity transmission network between Bramford and Twinstead as Government approves application

13 Sep 2024

National Grid is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has approved its development consent order application for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement, after an independent panel recommended that the application be approved.

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2016

Published	Name
3 Feb 2020	8 Apr 2016: National Grid donates memento of Bolton's industrial past
3 Feb 2020	20 Jul 2016: Lowdown on Viking Link: Public information events coming soon
3 Feb 2020	15 Jul 2016: Many hands make light work on Trans Pennine Trail
3 Feb 2020	23 May 2016: National Grid awards Humber pipeline project contract to Skanska, PORR and A.Hak JV
3 Feb 2020	3 Jun 2016: Mains replacement Stoke
3 Feb 2020	26 May 2016: MP visits site in Cornwall
3 Feb 2020	21 Nov 2016: National Grid completes £7m Midlands-Derbyshire power line upgrade
3 Feb 2020	6 Oct 2016: Last week to give views on Viking Link cable project
3 Feb 2020	22 Jul 2016: Major gas mains upgrade set to benefit Harlow
3 Feb 2020	9 Nov 2016: National Grid alerts Birmingham University students to the 'silent killer'
3 Feb 2020	25 Jan 2016: National Grid gears up for 'Bike to Work Day'
3 Feb 2020	30 Jun 2016: Mad for science: Electrifying lessons at Hampshire school
3 Feb 2020	2 Aug 2016: National Grid puts Forthquarter site, including Granton gasholder, on the market
3 Feb 2020	18 Aug 2016: National Grid brews up gas mains revamp for Burton-upon-Trent
3 Feb 2020	20 Apr 2016: Major gas mains overhaul for Dunstable
3 Feb 2020	17 Mar 2016: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 - Sam's story
3 Feb 2020	1 Jun 2016: National Grid donates £20,000 to Connah's Quay Scout Group
3 Feb 2020	31 Aug 2016: Lifespace
3 Feb 2020	4 May 2016: Major gas mains upgrade under way for Baldock
3 Feb 2020	12 Dec 2016: National Grid alerts University of East Anglia students to 'silent killer'

2015

Published	Name
4 Feb 2020	21 Apr 2015: National Grid staff give Iver Environment Centre a spring clean
4 Feb 2020	23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service for CO safety drive
4 Feb 2020	5 Jan 2015: National Grid helps RSPB prepare for bumper year at Bowers Marsh nature reserve
4 Feb 2020	23 Sep 2015: National Grid makes 'Over 50's Day' go with a boom
4 Feb 2020	4 Nov 2015: National Grid recognised for climate change transparency
4 Feb 2020	24 Nov 2015: National Grid takes a trip down memory lane in Bury St Edmunds
4 Feb 2020	14 Sep 2015: National Grid to help 'Over 50's Day' go with a swing
4 Feb 2020	9 Mar 2015: National Grid Hinckley does 'something funny for money'
4 Feb 2020	21 Dec 2015: National Grid predicts Downton Christmas peak
4 Feb 2020	10 Jun 2015: National Grid Solihull team's charity climb set to 'pylon' £24,000 for Macmillan
4 Feb 2020	23 Sep 2015: National Grid teams up with Essex Fire and Rescue Service for CO safety drive
4 Feb 2020	2 Apr 2015: National Grid wraps up Richborough Connection consultation
3 Feb 2020	16 Sep 2015: Lancashire CO safety drive
3 Feb 2020	26 Oct 2015: Major pipe upgrade for Worksop, Nottinghamshire
3 Feb 2020	12 Jan 2015: Minister praises EmployAbility Scheme
3 Feb 2020	17 Aug 2015: National Grid awards new contract to BNP Paribas Real Estate
3 Feb 2020	27 Mar 2015: National Grid completes digging after going underground to create London's new 32km electricity superhighway
3 Feb 2020	29 Dec 2015: National Grid gears up to take thousands of calls across NW over Christmas
3 Feb 2020	5 Feb 2015: Lincoln gas mains revamp moves into Minster Yard
3 Feb 2020	20 Jul 2015: Major pipe upgrade to keep gas flowing in Nottingham