(IN BRIEF) Grain LNG, Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, has launched an auction for 375 GWh/d (approximately 9 million tonnes per annum) of existing capacity. Running from September 14 to November 23, 2023, this initiative, comprising three capacity … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Savills, a real estate services provider, has secured a five-year framework contract with National Grid UK Land and Property. Starting in September 2023, this partnership will support National Grid’s efforts to achieve its net zero targets. Savills will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a battery farm project at its Antwerp refinery in Belgium, featuring a 25 MW power rating and a 75 MWh capacity. The battery installation, supplied by Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, will be the company’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged a battery farm, Antwerp refinery, battery energy storage systems, Belgium, BESS, electricity value chain, energy storage, grid security, Lithium-Ion, national grid, Olivier Jouny, renewable electricity, Saft, TotalEnergies
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ ABERDEEN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it is part of the consortium, where it owns 38.25%, together with Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) (46.75%) and RIDG … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Flotta Hydrogen Hub, GIG, GREEN HYDROGEN, joint venture, Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, Mark Dooley, Mike Hay, national grid, Offshore wind, offshore windfarm, Orkney, Patrick Pouyanné, renewable power, RIDG, Scotland, ScotWind, TotalEnergies, West of Orkney Windfarm, windfarm
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the signature of several agreements with the Libyan authorities for the sustainable development of the country’s natural resources during the Libya … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News
Tagged acquisition, ConocoPhillips, electricity, energy transition, Government of National Unity, Hess, hydrocarbons, Libya, Libya Energy & Economy Summit, national grid, oil fields, Patrick Pouyanné, reducing gas flaring, renewable electricity, solar energy, solar projects, TotalEnergies, Waha concessions
National Grid launches new funding scheme in Kent to promote STEM subjects and engineering as career with young pupils. Grant of up to £1,000 are available for new science, engineering and technology equipment. Primary and secondary schools in the Richborough … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Graham Dolamore, grants to schools in Kent, national grid, STEM subjects
1.5 MW plant in Nisou, unveiled today, is one of five plants which will add 12 per cent to country’s solar capacity LONDON, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — One of a cluster of five brand new solar plants, financed by the EBRD, … Read the full press release
WARWICK, 16-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Over £4000 has been raised from a variety show performance organised by National Grid’s choir to enable Round Oak School’s Music of Life programme to continue. The show included acts from National Grid’s choir, Gridtones, who … Read the full press release
Ysgol Golftyn school children take to the water to learn about the River Dee Quay Watermen’s Association teach valuable lessons in engineering, wildlife and safety Western Link project funds the day and provides life jackets for the river trip WARWICK, 16-Jun-2017 … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged engineering, Glyn Sibson, national grid, Paula Ellis, safety, School children, Sharon Kevan, Western Link project, wildlife
National Grid shares proposals for new electricity substation at community consultation event in Braybrooke Work supports Network Rail’s upgrade of the Midland Main Line and its electrification programme Representatives from National Grid and Network Rail on hand at the event … Read the full press release
National Grid holds event to share detail of £15m overhead line refurbishment project Total of 60 pylons will get new wires and a fresh coat of paint during the nine-month long project National Grid webpage available for people to find … Read the full press release
Wacky hat day raises money for brain tumour charity Fun loving team brimming with ideas Day capped off with tea served by team leaders WARWICK, 25-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s hats off to a team of fun loving employees from … Read the full press release
10 megawatt battery will contribute to keeping UK power supplies stable Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has been awarded a contract with the British transmission system operator National Grid to support the power grid’s stability with an innovative battery … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged E.ON, innovative battery solution, Karsten Wildberger, national grid
First phase of work completed successfully Next phase of essential work to maintain safe and reliable gas supplies due to start on Thursday 28 April Road and bus route diversions needed but local businesses and shops will remain open as … Read the full press release
LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A four-week project to keep gas flowing to businesses in Northampton town centre for the rest of the century is due to start on 3 May. National Grid will be renewing 200 metres of gas mains … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged gas mains, Mark Allsop, national grid
More than eighty per cent of the underground cable is laid Work on the A540 is expected to finish shortly Work is starting to commission the Flintshire Bridge converter station LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — More than eighty per cent … Read the full press release
• Work is starting to commission the Flintshire Bridge converter station • More than eighty per cent of the underground cable is laid • The cable has been installed under the River Dee LONDON, 28-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work starts very … Read the full press release
Sixteen week project to replace gas mains in Desborough Road Work will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption Project will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies. LONDON, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work is about … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged national grid, Phil Walden
Eight week scheme starting in St Margarets Road, Twickenham later this month Traffic management will help ensure work can be delivered safely and efficiently Work will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies LONDON, 5-1-2016 … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged gas mains, national grid, Phil Walden
Work will keep gas flowing until the end of the century Temporary traffic lights on Sywell Road and Overstone Road LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The New Year heralds a gas mains upgrade in Sywell and Overstone, Northamptonshire, that will keep … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged energy companies, Mark Allsop, national grid
Electricity margins are manageable with a range of tools available to keep the system in balance. LONDON, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — National Grid has today published the Winter Outlook 2015/16 report, looking ahead at the picture of supply and demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged gas supplies, national grid, WINTER
National Grid is inviting people to share their memories of the gas works Gas holder dismantling project separate to the Generation Park Norwich project and associated planning applications LONDON, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A disused gas holder site in Norwich … Read the full press release
• National Grid volunteers restore disused area at High Halstow Primary School • Activities included painting, planting and removing and repairing fences • Event was latest in a long line of National Grid Community Action Days in the Medway area … Read the full press release
LONDON, 31-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ‘Chipping in’ together saw Colchester’s St Helena School scoop an award for teamwork at National Grid’s robotics competition. The youngsters collected the honour after a tough battle of skills which saw them pit their hand-built … Read the full press release
• National Grid helps boosts facilities at RSPB Bowers Marsh nature reserve Popular reserve is home to rare species including great crested newts and water voles National Grid recently completed vital work in the reserve to keep the region’s lights … Read the full press release
Fire truck is ‘ thank you’ for support during work on Woodhead Tunnel LONDON, 1-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — National Grid has made a donation to the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) to help in its battle against moorland fires. … Read the full press release
Part of a £500 million project to reduce visual impact of electricity infrastructure in protected landscapes Launch of £24 million initiative for smaller landscape enhancement projects Stakeholder Advisory Group commissions feasibility study in the Tamar Valley AONB LONDON, 11-11-2014 — … Read the full press release
62GW of generating capacity qualified to take part in December Capacity Market auctions 52.4GW of derated generation capacity qualified for December auctions with a further 10.1GW conditionally qualifying subject to submitting further documentation. Generation will bid for capacity agreements for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Capacity Mechanism auctions, national grid, Rebecca Watson
National Grid has decided to exercise its option to tender for Supplemental Balancing Reserve (SBR) for winter 2014/15. This is supported by Ofgem and DECC “A sensible precaution” to take due to uncertainty about generation plant on outage Positive industry … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Cordi O’Hara, national grid, Supplemental Balancing Reserve service
12 week period of consultation starts on Thursday 4th September National Grid starts consultation on the North West Coast Connections project People across Cumbria and Lancashire invited to give feedback on plans to connect new sources of electricity into ‘the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Cumbria, Kate Wilshaw, Lancashire, Moorside, national grid
Vital work is part of National Grid’s £40 million London gas mains replacement scheme National Grid has brought the work forward to fit in with local regeneration work Road and lane closures and diversions will be kept to a minimum … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, United Kingdom
Tagged London, national grid, £40 million gas mains replacement scheme
Victorian gas mains being replaced with ultra-tough new pipes Work is part of a £40million scheme to replace gas mains in London Minimal dig technology being used to minimise disruption LONDON, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — National Grid is poised to begin … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, United Kingdom
Tagged gas mains in Nine Elms Lane Wandsworth, national grid
LONDON, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The energy company was recognised for its “commitment to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future whilst supporting the need for economic prosperity now” National Grid, the company that connects people to the energy they need … Read the full press release
Attractions include ‘whizz bang’ workshops and ‘chemistry conundrums’ Organisers hope event will inspire love of science among children and inspire the engineers of tomorrow London, UK, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Youngsters got a fun taste of the appliance of science, at an … Read the full press release
London, UK, 13-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest vessel of its type in the world will sail up the Tees in the next few weeks – a trip made possible by the fact that National Grid dismantled two pylons and … Read the full press release
15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Midal Cables has been announced as the winner of National Grid’s first Supplier Design Awards for its innovative overhead line recycling project, to reduce the need for aluminium and save precious resources. The awards were presented at … Read the full press release
Zurich, Switzerland, 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, Africa, automation system, Brice Koch, carbon dioxide emissions, carbon footprint, clean solar power, electrical system, energy mix, Kalahari Desert, Kathu, Kathu PV power plant, national grid, Northern Cape, open-pit iron ore mines, photovoltaic solar plants, power plants, PV power plant, renewable energy, renewable energy developer, single-axis PV power plants, Sishen, South Africa, WBHO, Zurich
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