Name of the Project
Shurton high-voltage substation.

Location
Shurton, England.

Client
National Grid.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 400 kV substation to integrate electricity produced by the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, in Somerset, south-west England, and to feed it into the power network.

The substation will provide double-circuit connections for the existing substations at Taunton and Melksham. 

It will feature gas insulated switchgear, which will allow for the substation to be built indoors within a compact building to use the restricted space available on site optimally. 

Gas insulated busbars will connect the switchgear to the overhead line and cable circuits. The project will also deliver advance digital control, protection and telecommunications systems.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The contract is valued at $60-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
ABB has been awarded a contract to build the new high-voltage substation in Shurton.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
ABB (substation construction).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
National Grid, tel +44 20 7004 3000.