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Transmission links · Aberdeenshire / Lincolnshire / Norfolk

Eastern Green Link 3 (Peterhead–West Norfolk)

In planning

Major converter and cable contracts were announced in March 2026. Planning and consultation continue. EGL3 and EGL4 share proposed English landfall and cable corridors, with separate converter stations in the Walpole area. Contract awards are not evidence that the complete link is already under construction.

Sources reviewed 2026-10-08 · SSEN Transmission / National Grid

Project facts

StatusIn planning
Developer / operatorSSEN Transmission / National Grid
RegionAberdeenshire / Lincolnshire / Norfolk
CountryUnited Kingdom
Published rating2,000 MW
Rating definitionTransfer capacity
Connection / routeNetherton Hub near Longside, Peterhead ↔ Walpole, West Norfolk
Delivery targetNot verified in this profile
Voltage525 kV

What this link contributes

This asset provides a route for electricity to move between networks or strengthens the network carrying that electricity. Its capacity cannot be added to wind, solar or power-station capacity as though it were another generator.

Netherton Hub near Longside, Peterhead ↔ Walpole, West Norfolk

Converter stations, cable manufacture, offshore installation, landfall works and grid energisation can progress at different times. The status above describes the documented project stage rather than assuming all work packages are complete.

Project location

Connection sites and areas are shown separately. Dashed circles mark approximate endpoint areas. No straight line is presented as the cable or overhead-line route.

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Markers identify sites, published points or labelled connection areas. Markers are not site boundaries or entrances. EGL2’s additional outlines and route layers are explicitly identified in the developer’s map data.

Sources and review date

  1. SSEN Transmission / National Grid project information
    Reviewed 2026-10-08
  2. SSEN: Netherton converter and marine licence stage
    Reviewed 2026-10-08

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