Hitachi Energy named as preferred bidder for Eastern Green Link 3 converter stations

National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission have selected Hitachi Energy as the preferred bidder to deliver the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations for a major subsea electricity link between north‑east Scotland and Norfolk. The post Hitachi Energy named as preferred bidder for Eastern Green Link 3 converter stations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Ofgem investigating National Grid over Heathrow substation fire after failures uncovered

Energy regulator Ofgem has launched an enforcement investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) over the North Hyde substation fire that shut down Heathrow Airport, as a report into the incident has revealed continual maintenance failures in the lead up. The post Ofgem investigating National Grid over Heathrow substation fire after failures uncovered appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Murphy begins work on record-breaking substation in Buckinghamshire

Tier one civils contrator Murphy has started work on the UK’s largest-ever substation, after being awarded a multi-million-pound deal by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). The engineering and construction contractor has been appointed to deliver the 400kV gas-insulated substation at Uxbridge Moor, which neighbours NGET’s… The post Murphy begins work on record-breaking substation in Buckinghamshire appeared first on Construction News.

Optimising ultra-high voltage tech among innovations aiding National Grid in energy transition

Work to develop ultra-high voltage technology, upgrading overhead line capacity through retrofitting cross arms and an automated weather and erosion alert tool are among the innovations aiding National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) in accelerating the energy transition. The post Optimising ultra-high voltage tech among innovations aiding National Grid in energy transition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Deadline looms to ‘engage’ with power lines megaproject

Contractors have only nine days left to join procurement discussions for a megaproject to build more than 1,000km of underground and overhead power lines. National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) published a market engagement document late last week for its New Infrastructure Delivery Onshore Programme (NIDOP).… The post Deadline looms to ‘engage’ with power lines megaproject appeared first on Construction News.