The Cross Border Connection is a joint development between SP Transmission and
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). SP Energy Networks is developing and will construct the section of the connection in Scotland, the SP Energy Networks Project, while NGET is delivering the connection in England, the NGET Project. The two parties continue to work closely on the project.
NGET’s proposals for the Cross Border Connection in England remain at an early stage of development. Later this year, 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 Networks is consulting on a preferred route before NGET, the Scottish section of the Project will be subject to alignment at the Border with the section in England before detailed design.
You can find out more information about the NGET Project on their website - www.nationalgrid.com/cross-border-connection