National Grid

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has taken a significant step in its Great Grid Upgrade programme by awarding major contracts for Sea Link, a proposed 140-km subsea electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk designed to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy. Siemens … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm has delivered its first power to the German grid, marking a major progress point toward full operation expected in Q1 2026. The 913 MW project — now Ørsted’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eni has begun Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project ahead of schedule following the arrival of the Nguya FLNG unit and the introduction of gas into the new offshore system. The expanded configuration includes three production platforms, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched the Enhanced Power programme to improve telecom resilience across Europe and Africa, combining AI-driven power-management technology with expanded backup capabilities at more than 10,000 critical mobile infrastructure sites. The initiative was accelerated after a major … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Apollo Global Management have finalized their joint venture agreement involving RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s major electricity transmission system operators. Apollo has invested €3.2 billion for an equity position in the JV, with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has agreed to sell its UK Independent Distribution Network Operator business, Vattenfall Networks Ltd, to Eclipse Power Limited, part of the Octopus Sky Fund. Since its launch in 2018, Vattenfall IDNO has become a key operator in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EMPA has contributed vital insights to a major ETH Zurich-led study showing how flexible operation of electric vehicles and heat pumps could strengthen Switzerland’s energy system. Coordinated use of these technologies would make renewable energy more efficient, reduce … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating future nuclear energy options in the country. The research will cover investment models for small modular reactors, large nuclear facilities, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and SP Group have inaugurated Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system at ST’s Ang Mo Kio TechnoPark, developed in partnership with Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore). The advanced system, capable of reducing carbon emissions by 120,000 tonnes annually and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV has acted as the market consultant for Grenergy’s $270 million financing of the Elena hybrid solar and storage project in Chile’s Antofagasta region. Combining 77 MW of solar PV with a 430 MW/3.5 GWh battery system, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract by Adani Green Energy Limited to supply turbines, motor-generators, and associated systems for the 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project, valued in the low three-digit million-euro … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Centrica, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners, has acquired the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid for £1.5 billion, with Centrica contributing approximately £200 million in equity. The facility, essential for UK energy security, is fully … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In July 2025, Rothesay completed a £900 million buy-in with the National Grid UK Pension Scheme, covering 7,130 pensioners and dependants and bringing the Scheme’s total liabilities covered by Rothesay to £4.5 billion. Rothesay’s asset management team sourced … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eneco will extend the lifespans of its two gas-fired cogeneration plants in Utrecht to support the local grid under a three- to nine-year agreement with TenneT and Stedin. Facing maximum capacity and projected overloads by winter 2026–2027, Utrecht’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In the final episode of Matt Baker’s British Isles airing on 24 June, Matt Baker experiences the work of South Wales overhead line engineers as they upgrade transmission pylons near Aberthaw substation. After safety training and a practice … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has joined forces with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield to test low-carbon 3D-printed concrete foundations in a UK-first trial. The project, backed by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, will see the foundations installed at the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed as the advisory partner for the Gotland Connection project, working alongside Nexans to support the delivery of high-voltage subsea and onshore cables. The project, commissioned by Svenska Kraftnät, aims to address Gotland’s growing electricity … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release →