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Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Electricity Interconnectors: Germany

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent discussions he has had with the National Grid on the NeuConnect project for an electricity interconnector between the UK and Germany.

Answer

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero closely engages with developers and relevant stakeholders to help facilitate the delivery of interconnection projects as part of the Government’s energy security and net zero strategy.

In June, officials from the Department held a meeting with the National Grid Electricity System Operator and NeuConnect developers to discuss the progression of the project. Once completed, the interconnector would be the first direct link between the UK and Germany’s electricity grids.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193991
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Germany National Grid plc Electricity interconnectors
Link
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