interconnector

A framework agreement for a proposed electricity interconnector between Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan (TAP) has been signed. The TAP Power Interconnection Project aims to pave the way for the delivery of long term power supply, supporting Afghanistan’s energy needs and enabling power trade and exchange between the three countries. The project will include the construction […]

A UK engineering consultant has been appointed to develop a proposed interconnector between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A team of engineers at WSP will undertake a three-stage feasibility study to develop options and recommend a preferred solution for the 330kW power link between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). […]

Collapsed construction and facilities management giant Carillion’s UK power business has been sold for an undisclosed sum. J Murphy & Sons is taking over Carillion’s position on National Grid’s electricity overhead lines, substations and underground cable framework contracts. It will work with the grid operator to deliver planned replacement and refurbishment schemes on their 33kV […]

Planning permission has been granted for the power link connecting Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of Ireland. The 400kv North South overhead interconnector will give NI greater access to generating power capacity in the Republic. The NI Department for Infrastructure has published the independent report prepared by the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) following a […]

The first UK part of the subsea interconnector linking it to Belgium is being installed. Nemo Link, the joint venture between Elia and National Grid, has started laying the first 59km of double subsea cable between the UK onshore landing point and the offshore section. The 140-kilometre Nemo cable will provide enough capacity to power […]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €300 million (£261m) for an interconnector between Germany and Norway. Norwegian transmission system operator (TSO) Statnett will use the money for the completion of the Nordlink project, which will have a capacity of 1,400MW. The agreement comes shortly after the first part of financing for the interconnector was […]

Northern Ireland (NI) needs to take fast action to prevent a deficit in electricity supply by 2021. That’s according to a new report from the NI Affairs Committee, which highlights the need to start construction of the planned interconnector between the North and the South of Ireland as soon as possible. It also suggests the […]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €350 million (£298m) for the first power link between Germany and Norway. Dubbed ‘NordLink’, the interconnector will have a capacity of 1,400MW and a route length of 624 kilometres. It will be capable of providing renewable energy for more than 3.6 million German households. The interconnector is expected […]

ABB has won an order worth £230 to connect the electricity networks of France and the UK. It was awarded by the two nations’ network operators, National Grid and Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE). Work has started on the 1GW interconnector, which will run from Chilling, Hampshire, on the southern coast of England to Tourbe […]

Work has begun on a new electricity connection between Britain and France. The new £490 million ElecLink interconnector, funded by Eurotunnel, will run through the Channel Tunnel between Sellindge in the UK and Les Mandarins in France. It will have the capacity to power up to two million homes and is expected to help reduce […]