GE Vernova–MYTILINEOS Consortium Awarded £1bn Contract to Construct the UK’s First High-Capacity East Coast Subsea Link
Specifically, the GE Vernova–MYTILINEOS consortium was selected to supply and construct two High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations for Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission.
- Specifically, the GE Vernova–MYTILINEOS consortium was selected to supply and construct two High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter stations for Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1), a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Transmission.
- HVDC provides the most efficient and reliable means of transmitting large amounts of power long distances subsea.
- "Together with our consortium partner MYTILINEOS, we are honored to have been awarded the HVDC contract for EGL1, one of the UK’s largest ever transmission projects.
- EGL1 is a key part of the new network infrastructure in supporting UK’s efforts for decarbonization and security of supply.