Written question asked by Bradley Thomas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 14 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity Interconnectors

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of (a) disruption to and (b) interference with interconnectors on the UK's energy (i) security and (ii) resilience.

Answer: The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero is working across Whitehall and with energy owners, operators, and regulators to ensure that interconnectors are proportionately protected against hazards and malicious threats. Great Britain has a highly resilient and diverse energy network, and we are confident that the gas and electricity system operators have the tools they need to effectively balance supply and demand in a wide range of scenarios. This includes ensuring robust plans are in place to mitigate the impacts of a gas or electricity disruption as far as possible, in the event that they occur.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29155
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Electricity Interconnectors
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Energy supply Electricity interconnectors
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk