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1700801

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of electricity interconnectors on energy (a) security and (b) supply.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	21587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>Government consider that interconnectors will play a key role in enabling greater security of supply by providing access to a more diverse electricity generation mix, responding to shocks in the GB system by importing electricity.</p><p> </p><p>The Capacity Market (CM) is our main tool for ensuring security of electricity supply. CM auction targets are set based on advice from the Electricity System Operator’s Electricity Capacity Report which considers the contribution interconnectors make to security of supply.</p><p> </p><p>With the exception of 2022, GB has historically been a net importer of electricity, though ESO forecasts suggest that GB will likely become a net exporter in future.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 21592 question first answered 23/04/2024 09:54:49 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698437

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many gigawatt hours of electricity has been imported by individual interconnectors since 2019; and what proportion of total electricity output was generated by interconnectors in (i) 2020, (ii) 2021, (ii) 2022 and (iv) 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	20214
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2024 answer text <p>UK electricity imports from 2019 to 2023 via each interconnector are presented in the following table, in gigawatt hours (GWh):</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Interconnector</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2019</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2020</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2021</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2022</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2023</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>France</strong></p></td><td><p>IFA 1</p></td><td><p>11,875</p></td><td><p>10,412</p></td><td><p>10,138</p></td><td><p>1,116</p></td><td><p>7,028</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>IFA 2</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>5,014</p></td><td><p>1,246</p></td><td><p>3,825</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>ElectraLink</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>374</p></td><td><p>4,649</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Netherlands</strong></p></td><td><p>BritNed</p></td><td><p>6,049</p></td><td><p>4,674</p></td><td><p>4,341</p></td><td><p>3,610</p></td><td><p>4,265</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Ireland</strong></p></td><td><p>East West</p></td><td><p>1,238</p></td><td><p>1,600</p></td><td><p>538</p></td><td><p>990</p></td><td><p>239</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>NI to Ireland</p></td><td><p>302</p></td><td><p>321</p></td><td><p>325</p></td><td><p>336</p></td><td><p>213</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Belgium</strong></p></td><td><p>Nemo</p></td><td><p>5,091</p></td><td><p>5,384</p></td><td><p>6,995</p></td><td><p>3,230</p></td><td><p>3,986</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Norway</strong></p></td><td><p>North Sea Link</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>1,393</p></td><td><p>4,547</p></td><td><p>8,945</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Denmark</strong></p></td><td><p>Viking</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>x</p></td><td><p>64</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>24,556 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 22,391 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 28,743 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 15,451 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong> 33,212 </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The share of the UK’s gross electricity supply (generation plus imports, excluding exports) supplied via interconnectors each year was: (i) 2020 6.6%, (ii) 2021 8.5%, (iii) 2022 4.6%, (iv) 2023 10.4%. 2023 data is provisional. Final figures will be published in the Digest of UK Energy Statistics at the end of July 2024.</p><p> </p><p>In February 2024, the UK imported 3,696 GWh of electricity.</p><p> </p><p>In 2023, 9,499 GWh of electricity was exported from the UK via interconnectors. This compares to 20,793 GWh in 2022 when the UK was a net exporter of electricity for the first time in 40 years.</p><p> </p><p>Source: National Grid and EirGrid data.</p> answering member constituency Derby North answering member printed Amanda Solloway grouped question UIN 20215 20218 question first answered 19/04/2024 13:35:27 answering member 4372 label Biography information for Amanda Solloway
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698435

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her Department's policy is on the future capacity of new electricity interconnectors in (a) 2025, (b) 2030 and (c) 2040.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	20212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>As of March 2024, Great Britain has 9.8GW interconnection capacity in operation. A further 1.9 GW of interconnection is in construction, with 0.5GW expected to be operational by 2025. Anticipated interconnection capacity by 2025 is therefore approximately 10.3GW.</p><p> </p><p>In 2020, the Government set an ambition to realise at least 18GW of interconnection by 2030; this was reaffirmed in 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Two additional interconnectors, totalling 3.2GW, have recently received positive interim regulatory decisions from Ofgem. If progressed, Great Britain will be on track for 13.1GW of interconnection capacity by 2030, and 14.9GW by 2031.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will provide more information on interconnection post-2030 in due course.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 17/04/2024 05:35:16 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698436

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which electricity interconnector projects (a) have received approval and (b) are awaiting approval; and what the megawatt capacity is of each proposed project.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	20213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>Ofgem is responsible for awarding regulatory approval to electricity interconnector projects in Great Britain. There are two main routes to regulatory approval, through the awarding of a cap and floor regime, or a merchant route. Including both routes, Ofgem has given approval to the following projects:</p><ul><li>IFA 2000MW (GB - France)</li><li>Moyle 500MW (GB - Northern Ireland)</li><li>BritNed 1000MW (GB - Netherlands)</li><li>East-West 500MW (GB - Republic of Ireland)</li><li>Nemo Link 1000MW (GB - Belgium)</li><li>IFA2 1000MW (GB - France)</li><li>North Sea Link (NSL) 1400MW (GB - Norway)</li><li>ElecLink 1000MW (GB-France)</li><li>Viking Link 1400MW (GB - Denmark)</li><li>Greenlink 500MW (GB - Republic of Ireland)</li><li>GridLink 1250MW (GB - France)</li><li>FAB 1250MW (GB - France)</li><li>NeuConnect 1400MW (GB-Germany)</li></ul><p> </p><p>Ofgem is assessing a selection of projects that applied for regulatory approval through the third cap and floor application window. These results are interim and are being consulted upon. The final decision will be made in summer 2024 by Ofgem. The projects that are awaiting final regulatory decisions are:</p><ul><li>Aminth 1400MW (GB - Denmark)</li><li>Cronos 1400MW (GB - Belgium)</li><li>NU-Link 1200MW (GB - the Netherlands)</li><li>LirIC 700MW (GB - Northern Ireland)</li><li>MaresConnect 750MW (GB-Republic of Ireland)</li><li>Aquind 2000MW (GB - France)</li><li>Nautilus 1400MW (GB - Belgium)</li><li>Tarchon 1400MW (GB - Germany)</li><li>Lion Link 1800MW (GB-the Netherlands)</li></ul> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 17/04/2024 05:33:57 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1698441

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many electricity interconnectors are operational; and what the megawatt capacity is per interconnector.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	20216
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/04/2024 answer text <p>Great Britain currently has nine operational interconnectors, listed alongside their deployed capacity:</p><ul><li>IFA 2000MW (GB - France)</li><li>Moyle 500MW (GB - Northern Ireland)</li><li>BritNed 1000MW (GB - Netherlands)</li><li>East-West 500MW (GB - Republic of Ireland)</li><li>Nemo Link 1000MW (GB - Belgium)</li><li>IFA2 1000MW (GB - France)</li><li>North Sea Link 1400MW (GB - Norway)</li><li>ElecLink 1000MW (GB - France)</li><li>Viking Link 1400MW (GB - Denmark)</li></ul> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 17/04/2024 05:32:15 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683983

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2024
	answering body	Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept id	215
	answering dept short name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	answering dept sort name	Energy Security and Net Zero
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions she has had with Ofgem on the criteria for the third cap and floor window for electricity interconnectors.
	tabling member constituency	East Antrim
	tabling member printed	Sammy Wilson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	10785
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2024 answer text <p>Ofgem is responsible for administering the cap and floor windows for electricity interconnectors, including setting and applying the criteria for the process.</p><p> </p><p>The Department meets regularly with Ofgem to discuss electricity interconnection.</p> answering member constituency Beverley and Holderness answering member printed Graham Stuart question first answered 29/01/2024 09:29:03 answering member 1482 label Biography information for Graham Stuart
	tabling member	1593 label Biography information for Sammy Wilson

1505680

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2022
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are making maximum use of electricity inter-connectors with (1) France, (2) Norway, (3) Iceland, and (4) other countries; and to what extent such use helps limit price increases.
	tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL2220
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>Great Britain has electricity interconnectors with France (4 GW), Norway (1.4 GW), Belgium (1 GW), the Netherlands (1 GW) and the island of Ireland (1 GW). There are currently no electricity interconnectors to Iceland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government works closely with National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and the transmission system operators of all connected countries to ensure that the maximum interconnector capacity is available for use.</p><p> </p><p>Increased interconnection promotes competition, leading to reduced consumer bills. Ofgem estimated the net total quantifiable impact on GB consumer welfare to be greater than £20 billion for projects under their regulatory regime, to date.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 20/09/2022 15:04:00 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1422775

	registered interest
	date	18/02/2022
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department plans to create a coordination group to facilitate the development of pathfinder projects for multi-purpose interconnectors.
	tabling member constituency	Southampton, Test
	tabling member printed	Dr Alan Whitehead
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	124942
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2022 answer text <p>The Offshore Transmission Network Review is working with multi-purpose interconnectors, offshore wind developers and the onshore transmission owner to facilitate the development of pathfinder projects, including proactively exploring opportunities to coordinate with others in the same region where possible.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 28/02/2022 16:35:20 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
	tabling member	62 label Biography information for Dr Alan Whitehead

1316445

	registered interest
	date	19/05/2021
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further the answer by Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist on 18 May (HL Deb, cols 434–5), whether the Planning Inspectorate’s report on the AQUIND interconnector will be published before the Secretary of State makes his decision.
	tabling member printed	Lord Grantchester
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL397
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/06/2021 answer text <p>The Planning Inspectorate’s report and my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State’s decision to grant or refuse development consent for the proposed Aquind Interconnector will be published at the same time on the Planning Inspectorate’s National Infrastructure Planning website.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 03/06/2021 11:14:52 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	3577 label Biography information for Lord Grantchester

1253308

	registered interest
	date	18/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Electricity Interconnectors
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what the proposed completion date is of the Eastern HVDC link project.
	tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
	tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	117322
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2020 answer text <p>The three main transmission companies in Great Britain, National Grid, Scottish Power and SSE announced on 16th November that they are together taking forward work on the Eastern HDVC link, which will connect Peterhead, Aberdeenshire and Drax, North Yorkshire. Investment in network projects like the Eastern HVDC link project is key to supporting the Government’s 10-point plan to drive a Green Industrial Revolution in the UK, as part of the energy system transformation needed to integrate clean technologies such as offshore wind, electric vehicles and electric heat pumps.</p><p> </p><p>Delivery of the Easter link is a matter for the companies concerned, who are now proceeding with the planning and consultation phases of the project. I understand from National Grid that the link is scheduled for completion in 2027.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 23/11/2020 17:32:44 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
	tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge