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Offshore Transmission Network Review

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy are reviewing the offshore transmission network, including transmission network use of system (TNUoS) charging arrangements and electricity interconnection schemes. The review addresses cost barriers to offshore wind development in Scotland and other regions ahead of Contract for Difference allocation rounds.


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2026

22 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate his Department has made of the amount of community benefits paid to a) the United Kingdom, b) Scotland and c) the S

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent estimate his Department has made of the amount of community benefits paid to a) the United Kingdom, b) Scotland and c) the Scottish Highlands in 2025.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas oper

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will ensure that new Energy Transitional Certificates uphold high environmental standards to protect UK seas from oil and gas operations.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department made an assessment of the impact of zonal pricing of electricity on inward investment into Scottish low carbon el

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department made an assessment of the impact of zonal pricing of electricity on inward investment into Scottish low carbon electricity.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he has made an estimate of the total output of Torness nuclear power station over the last year and what proportion of Scottish gener

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he has made an estimate of the total output of Torness nuclear power station over the last year and what proportion of Scottish generation this represents.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the total system costs of maintaining grid stability over the last five years for which data is available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the total system costs of maintaining grid stability over the last five years for which data is available.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Energy Independence Bill linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the tools available to system ope

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the tools available to system operators to manage periods …

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the electricity demand of large-scale data centres, in (1) the UK and (2) those located in the North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the electricity demand of large-scale data centres, in (1) the UK and (2) those located in the North East; and what plans …

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: Energy Independence Bill linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reform TNUoS charging arrangements ahead of CfD Allocation Round 8.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to reform TNUoS charging arrangements ahead of CfD Allocation Round 8.

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Peak Cluster Limited has submitted to his Department or to Ofgem any societal risk assessment (FN curve analysis) under BS PD 80

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether Peak Cluster Limited has submitted to his Department or to Ofgem any societal risk assessment (FN curve analysis) under BS PD 8010 Parts 1 and 3 comparing …

26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Offshore wind investment

UIN: HCWS1468 Today I am setting out the Government position on the supply of offshore wind turbines from MingYang, a Chinese turbine supplier. This has followed offshore wind developers seeking the Government’s view on the use of MingYang Smart Energy …

8 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

SSEN Transmission Orkney Link

UIN: HCWS1227 I wish to inform the House that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero intends to undertake a contingent liability under the statutory spending authority under section 50 of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020. It …

8 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

SSEN Transmission Orkney Link

UIN: HLWS1226 My Hon Friend the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks MP, has today made the following statement:I wish to inform the House that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero intends to undertake a contingent liability under the …

2025

10 events

2024

6 events
29 Aug 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Transmission license exemption for array systems connecting to offshore substations — outcome published

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence for array systems connecting an offshore windfarm to an offshore substation.

24 May 2024 | Committee report linked

Moving essential elements of the energy infrastructure supply chain into the UK is likely to strengthen the supply chain while creating jobs, improving the UK economy and protecting existing skills.

Moving essential elements of the energy infrastructure supply chain into the UK is likely to strengthen the supply chain while creating jobs, improving the UK economy and protecting existing skills. Type: conclusion | Number: 28 | Paragraph: 107 | Response …

5 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Transmission license exemption for array systems connecting to offshore substations — consultation closed

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence for array systems connecting an offshore windfarm to an offshore substation.

6 Feb 2024 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Transmission license exemption for array systems connecting to offshore substations — consultation opened

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption from the requirement to hold a transmission licence for array systems connecting an offshore windfarm to an offshore substation.

2023

10 events

2022

11 events
21 Oct 2022 | Government response linked

The Government should outline the circumstances in which higher grid construction costs, for example due to undergrounding, are justified to enable rural communities to keep pace with the decarbonisation transition.

The Government should outline the circumstances in which higher grid construction costs, for example due to undergrounding, are justified to enable rural communities to keep pace with the decarbonisation transition. Type: recommendation | Number: 22 | Paragraph: 110 | Response …

21 Oct 2022 | Committee report linked

The UK Government should work with National Grid ESO, NGET, the DNOs and Ofgem to revise consenting processes to align the allocation of grid capacity with the application for planning permission. National Grid’s work should be expedited on reviewing commercial contracts with developers reserving grid capacity, where those projects have consistently failed to achieve planning permission.

The UK Government should work with National Grid ESO, NGET, the DNOs and Ofgem to revise consenting processes to align the allocation of grid capacity with the application for planning permission. National Grid’s work should be expedited on reviewing commercial …

4 Aug 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Competition in onshore electricity networks — outcome published

We're seeking views on details related to the introduction of competition to onshore electricity networks.

7 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Energy Update

UIN: HCWS190 Today marks a significant milestone for the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR), and the British Energy Security Strategy, with the publication of the first major deliverable – the Holistic Network Design, developed by National Grid Electricity Sy...

7 Jul 2022 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Energy Update

UIN: HLWS186 My Right Honourable friend the Minister of State for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change (Greg Hands) has today made the following statement:Today marks a significant milestone for the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR), and the British Energ...

9 Jun 2022 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Storm Arwen Review: Publication of the Final Report

UIN: HCWS84 The Energy Emergencies Executive Committee Storm Arwen Review was commissioned in December 2021 by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, due to unacceptable levels of power disruption following Storm Arwen. The Interim Report ...

31 Mar 2022 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Energy Update

UIN: HCWS766 As the House is aware, the North Sea Transition Deal was agreed with the oil and gas industry a year ago. This is a central part of the energy transition and a global exemplar of how an oil …

25 Feb 2022 | Committee report linked

We recommend that revised (draft) EN-4 includes explicit and precise wording on hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage and other technologies that will more clearly demonstrate how the move away from fossil fuels will be achieved. This must specifically include reference to the infrastructure required, for example for the transmission of CO2, and not just the specific types of technology used at source, such as Carbon Capture.

We recommend that revised (draft) EN-4 includes explicit and precise wording on hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage and other technologies that will more clearly demonstrate how the move away from fossil fuels will be achieved. This must specifically include reference …

25 Feb 2022 | Committee report linked

We recommend that EN-5 is updated to reflect the outcome of the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR). We understand the revised Energy NPS is expected to be laid before Parliament before the OTNR is due to be completed. The Department should consider how the potential outcome of the OTNR should be reflected in revised EN-5, but without causing significant delay to the publication of the revised NPS.

We recommend that EN-5 is updated to reflect the outcome of the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR). We understand the revised Energy NPS is expected to be laid before Parliament before the OTNR is due to be completed. The Department …

2021

14 events
23 Nov 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on Enduring Regime and Multi-Purpose Interconnectors — consultation closed

The Offshore Transmission Network Review aims to deliver improvements in the way that offshore generation is connected to the onshore transmission network and facilitate a more supportive approach for multi-purpose interconnectors (that combine market-to-market interconnectors with offshore transmis

26 Oct 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Competition in onshore electricity networks — consultation closed

We're seeking views on details related to the introduction of competition to onshore electricity networks.

21 Oct 2021 | Announcement Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

BEIS Update

UIN: HCWS348 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by AQUIND Limited for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the UK elements of a 2,000MW bi-directional subsea electrical power inter...

28 Sep 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Consultation on Enduring Regime and Multi-Purpose Interconnectors — consultation opened

The Offshore Transmission Network Review aims to deliver improvements in the way that offshore generation is connected to the onshore transmission network and facilitate a more supportive approach for multi-purpose interconnectors (that combine market-to-market interconnectors with offshore transmis

17 Sep 2021 | Committee report linked

The evidence we have heard has highlighted issues around the volatility of transmission charges. The short-term volatility of transmission charges is a barrier to the development of renewable energy as it affects confidence in investment and the future cost of a project.

The evidence we have heard has highlighted issues around the volatility of transmission charges. The short-term volatility of transmission charges is a barrier to the development of renewable energy as it affects confidence in investment and the future cost of …

3 Aug 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Competition in onshore electricity networks — consultation opened

We're seeking views on details related to the introduction of competition to onshore electricity networks.

29 Jul 2021 | Committee report linked

Further to the UK Government’s recent collaboration with the EU on a potential North Sea grid, the UK Government should consider the opportunity for further export from the Celtic Sea to the continent and the creation of a Celtic Sea Economic Zone.

Further to the UK Government’s recent collaboration with the EU on a potential North Sea grid, the UK Government should consider the opportunity for further export from the Celtic Sea to the continent and the creation of a Celtic Sea …

2020

3 events
31 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Transmission licence exemptions for offshore wind farm generators affected by COVID-19 — outcome published

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption order, for wind farm generators in tender rounds 5 and 6 of the OFTO regime affected by COVID-19.

10 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Transmission licence exemptions for offshore wind farm generators affected by COVID-19 — consultation closed

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption order, for wind farm generators in tender rounds 5 and 6 of the OFTO regime affected by COVID-19.

12 Jun 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Transmission licence exemptions for offshore wind farm generators affected by COVID-19 — consultation opened

We're seeking views on a proposed exemption order, for wind farm generators in tender rounds 5 and 6 of the OFTO regime affected by COVID-19.

2019

2 events

2018

2 events
23 Apr 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Policy proposals for offshore combustion plant — outcome published

We're seeking views on policy proposals for transposing the relevant obligations of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) and requirements for Large Combustion Plant.

2017

3 events
5 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Policy proposals for offshore combustion plant — consultation closed

We're seeking views on policy proposals for transposing the relevant obligations of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) and requirements for Large Combustion Plant.

7 Sep 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Policy proposals for offshore combustion plant — consultation opened

We're seeking views on policy proposals for transposing the relevant obligations of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) and requirements for Large Combustion Plant.

2016

6 events
29 Nov 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Changes to regulations to recover costs of services under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 2005 (as amended); and Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002 (as amended) — outcome published

The government is seeking the views of the oil and gas industry and other interested stakeholders, particularly those upon whom the new charges would apply, namely installation and well operators, on its proposal to amend OPPC and OCR to permit …

6 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Changes to regulations to recover costs of services under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 2005 (as amended); and Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002 (as amended) — consultation closed

The government is seeking the views of the oil and gas industry and other interested stakeholders, particularly those upon whom the new charges would apply, namely installation and well operators, on its proposal to amend OPPC and OCR to permit …

6 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Changes to regulations to recover costs of services under Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations 2005 (as amended); and Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002 (as amended) — consultation opened

The government is seeking the views of the oil and gas industry and other interested stakeholders, particularly those upon whom the new charges would apply, namely installation and well operators, on its proposal to amend OPPC and OCR to permit …