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INTERCONNECTOR Β· NGET

NS Link

NS Link is a 1.5 GW interconnector project built and connected, connecting to the National Grid (England & Wales) network at Blyth GSP. The connection agreement is held by National Grid North Sea Link Limited.

Project stageOperating
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (completed)
  3. Construction (completed)
  4. Operating (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Connection details

NESO project number
PRO-000975
Customer
National Grid North Sea Link Limited
Technology
Interconnector
Export capacity
1.5 GW
Import capacity
1.4 GW
Already connected
1.5 GW
Connection site
Blyth GSP
Transmission owner
National Grid (England & Wales)
Connection type
Interconnector
NESO project status
Built

Connection site

The marker shows the connection substation, not the project itself, with the transmission network around it.

Projects connecting near Blyth GSP Β· Grid map

Other projects at Blyth GSP

Source: NESO interconnector register, downloaded 8 November 2026. Contains data from NESO, licensed under the NESO Open Data Licence. Report a problem