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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

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

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

Type
Written question
Reference
65391
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Standards Electricity interconnectors
Link
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