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 Scottish Power 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 of4 GW,a nd will play a significant role in achieving zero net greenhouse-gas emissions.
The cables will supply four-million homes within a440 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.