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Written question asked by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 16 May 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 steps his Department is taking to support interconnector infrastructure.

Answer

Interconnector development is a developer-led process in GB. Projects are given regulatory approval through Ofgem, a process with no formal role for Government. We welcome Ofgem’s decision to approve five new interconnector projects, including two Offshore Hybrid Assets, in November 2024.

The Department is in regular communication with interconnector projects at all stages of development and we of course look to support their development where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50548
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Electricity interconnectors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk