Name of the Project
Eastern Link project.
Location
Peterhead and Torness, Scotland, in the UK.
Project Owner/s
The project will be built by SSE, Iberdrola subsidiary ScottishPower and National Grid.
Project Description
The project consists of a large underwater power line linking Scotland to the north-east of England.
The project will have some of the longest underwater high-voltage direct current cables in the world, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, and will play a significant role in achieving zero net greenhouse-gas emissions.
The cables will supply four-million homes within a 440 km radius.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to secure hundreds of jobs in the construction and operation of the project.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Construction is targeted for 2024.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Iberdrola corporate communication, tel +34 91784 3232 or email communicacioncorporativa@iberdrola.es.