The Cross Border Connection is a joint development between SP Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). SP Energy Network’s is developing and will construct the section of the connection in Scotland, the SP Energy Network’s Project, while NGET is delivering the connection in England, the NGET Project. The two parties are working closely on the project.
NGET’s proposals for the Cross Border Connection in England are in a very early stage of development. In 2025, NGET plans to hold its first stage of consultation, known as a non-statutory consultation, at which point they will present their early proposals, including proposed technology and routeing/siting aspects in England.
NGET will seek consent for the area of the project situated in England via a Development Consent Order (DCO), as it is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero will decide whether to grant development consent for the proposals in England.
Although SP Energy Network’s is consulting on a preferred route before NGET, the Scottish section of the Project will be subject to alignment with the section in England before detailed design.
You can find out more information on the National Grid projects at www.nationalgrid.com/cross-border-connection