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National Grid acquires land for major electricity substation near River Tees

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What happened

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National Grid purchased 73.3 acres of land located by the River Tees near Middlesbrough. This land is designated for the construction of the UK's largest electricity substation. The facility will initially have an electrical capacity of 1.44GW, with potential expansion up to 3.2GW. The initial capacity is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2029.

From aol.co.uk

Why it matters

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The project is part of National Grid's 'Great Grid Upgrade' and is intended to support the growth of AI and digital technologies. Officials state the substation will enable the region's industrial and economic growth, helping the UK compete for large-scale manufacturing and data center projects.

From aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • National GridPurchased the land for the new substation
  • River TeesThe river adjacent to the land acquired by National Grid
  • TeessideThe urban area where the substation will support industrial growth

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  • Balfour BeattySpeculative

    May receive a direct contract award for delivering the major substation infrastructure.

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