{"id":153739,"date":"2025-08-01T11:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=153739"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:35:01","slug":"national-grid-launch-8bn-electricity-transmission-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/national-grid-launch-8bn-electricity-transmission-partnership\/153739\/","title":{"rendered":"National Grid launch \u00a38bn Electricity Transmission Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/our-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Grid<\/a> has partnered with leading firms like Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to drive Britain\u2019s transition to a clean energy future<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of the Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) is to enhance the supply chain capacity, skills, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/grid-infrastructure-skills-supply-chain-should-lead-new-industrial-strategy\/142829\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investment plans of the National Grid\u2019s transmission network.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a38bn worth of substation infrastructure will be delivered under the partnership to support the UK as it continues its transition to clean, sustainable energy.<\/p>\n<p>Energy minister, Michael Shanks, said: \u201cThe clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, with the potential to revitalise our industrial heartlands with skilled jobs and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis \u00a38 billion partnership from National Grid is proof of that \u2013 providing a boost for Britain\u2019s supply chains, investing in the future of our highly skilled workforce and helping to deliver clean, homegrown power that we control.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Prioritising regional partnerships<\/h3>\n<p>The partnership aims to interact with suppliers in a different way, engendering a more collaborative approach over the long term, prioritising regional partnerships and rewarding partners for performance.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, ETP partners will be given regional exclusivity of substation work based on their performance and commitment to capacity expansion. This will encourage investment and development of local skills.<\/p>\n<p>The current partners in the ETP with specific regions include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Balfour Beatty \u2013 North East region<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Morgan Sindall Infrastructure \u2013 North West region<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Murphy \u2013 South West (region one) and London &amp; South East region<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 M Group Energy \u2013 South West (region two)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 OTW \u2013 Central West region<\/p>\n<p>These partners will have first refusal on future substation work in their region, providing a further measure of certainty for the company.<\/p>\n<p>Linxon and Burns &amp; McDonnell are also partners, who will be responsible for supporting delivery of substation work outside of the regional partners\u2019 portfolios.<\/p>\n<h3>Part of a larger investment plan from National Grid<\/h3>\n<p>The \u00a38bn also supports the National Grid\u2019s RIIO-T3 investment plan, working towards a \u00a335bn investment in England and Wales\u2019 transmission network by March 2031, including upgrading existing substations and building new ones.<\/p>\n<p>Alice Delahunty, president of National Grid Electricity Transmission, said: \u201cOur Electricity Transmission Partnership marks a bold shift in how we deliver vital electricity infrastructure. By adopting a regional, long term approach, we\u2019re giving our supply chain the certainty to invest in people, skills and innovation. It\u2019s a key step in turning our RIIO-T3 investment ambitions into action and building a resilient grid to support Britain\u2019s clean energy future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tony Wilson, managing director of Balfour Beatty\u2019s Power Transmission &amp; Distribution business, said: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be a regional delivery partner for National Grid\u2019s Electricity Transmission Partnership, and especially to be entrusted with the North East \u2013 an area where we have a strong presence and a long-standing commitment, having delivered major energy infrastructure projects across the region for decades.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment recognises our proven track record in delivering critical infrastructure and our ability to mobilise skilled teams and innovative solutions at scale. 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