Written question asked by Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 7 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Electricity Interconnectors: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the condition is of the Moyle Interconnector; and what plans he has for the development of new energy interconnectors between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Answer
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Moyle is a point-to-point interconnector that has been in operation since 2002. It is a commercially developed interconnector and operates without government financial support.
On future interconnection between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ofgem gave in-principle approval in November 2024 for the proposed LirIC electricity interconnector. This project is being taken forward under the Ofgem cap and floor regulatory regime.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 65391
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Northern Ireland Standards Electricity interconnectors
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- 2025-09-05 23:56:31 +0100
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