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National Grid

Electricity and gas transmission and distribution network operator

nationalgrid.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 15,000+
Industry: Multiline Utilities

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Latest news about National Grid

In short: National Grid announced a £70B investment plan while facing scrutiny over potential blackout risks and significant infrastructure delays.

Company announcements

July 28 National Grid

National Grid reaches major construction milestones for Yorkshire GREEN

New substations, pylons, and overhead lines installed; community funding awarded as part of The Great Grid Upgrade.

July 16 National Grid

National Grid submits planning application for Navenby substation

The 400kV substation near Navenby, Lincolnshire, aims to meet growing demand and connect cleaner power.

July 1 National Grid

National Grid invests $1.75bn in Joulent for data center power

The partnership develops power solutions including co-located gas, battery storage, and grid connections for large loads.

June 25 National Grid

National Grid reaches milestone on Hinkley Connection Project northern section energised

44km of new overhead powerlines now energised between Sandford and Seabank, strengthening the south west's electricity infrastructure.

Media coverage

July 29 MSN

National Grid hits Yorkshire milestone: What £44B in debt means for income investors

National Grid income investors face a harder calculation in 2026: record £11.6 billion capital investment and a 3.8% dividend raise to 48.49 pence per share...

July 28 MSN

National Grid operator still uses fax machines and 'fails to file crucial risk reports to Ofgem'

Ofgem exempted Neso from submitting a risk report this year as it said there would be insufficient time for Neso to get its report for...

July 27 The Boston Globe

Mass. utilities are raising rates in August. Here’s who’s affected. - The Boston Globe

Massachusetts electric utilities will raise the cost of electricity by about 2 cents per...

July 21 Financial Times

National Grid taps into US AI power boom

While Burnham is set to keep restrictions on new exploration in the North Sea, US oil explorers are finding new opportunities elsewhere. Veteran US wildcatter...

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