Latest News Stories

Latest news story

EGL1 in Scotland

14/09/2026

Prysmian donates to Dunbar natural art festival

This summer Prysmian supported communities local to the construction of Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) by donating £1,000 towards the annual European Land Art Festival in Dunbar, East Lothian.

EGL1 in Scotland

12/08/2026

Glenturas Supports Dunbar Grammar School Programmes as Part of EGL1 Community Action

Glenturas is delighted to share that we have donated £8,620 to East Lothian Works to support three fantastic initiatives at Dunbar Grammar School, as part of wider community action linked to the EGL1 project.

EGL1 in England

03/08/2026

Steelwork begins at Murton converter station

Steelwork has started at our Murton converter station site, marking another key milestone for  Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1).

EGL1 in Scotland

23/06/2026

A1 and Skateraw Path reopens to public – June 2026 Update

We're pleased to confirm that the path between the A1 and Skateraw near Torness has reopened to the public and will remain open while construction activities continue in the area.

EGL1 in England

08/06/2026

World Environment Day: Delivering Environmental Benefits

As the UK moves towards a cleaner energy future, Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) is helping connect renewable electricity to homes and businesses.

EGL1 in Scotland

EGL1 in England

12/03/2026

EGL1 Marks One Year of Progress

Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) has reached the end of its first year, marking the transition from planning into construction in both Scotland and England.

EGL1 in England

28/01/2026

Permanent works begin for EGL1 in Scotland and England

Permanent construction works have begun on the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project in Scotland, with works in England due to start in March 2026.

EGL1 in England

28/01/2026

EGL1 and contractor Murphy Group Supports Local Families at Ribbon Academy

In recent months, team members from one of Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1)’s principal contractors, the Murphy Group, have been working closely with local school Ribbon Academy to support underprivileged children and families.

EGL1 in Scotland

19/12/2025

Community support in Dunbar provides safe harbour for fishing gear

EGL1 contractor METLEN Energy & Metals has temporarily loaned two shipping containers to Dunbar Harbour Trust, helping provide essential storage space for local fishermen.

EGL1 in England

November 2025

EGL1 and contractor Prysmian Support team up for Great British Beach Clean November 2025

As part of EGL1’s commitment to supporting communities and protecting the environment, team members from EGL1 partnered with volunteers from contractor Prysmian to take part in beach cleaning activities in County Durham and North Berwick.

EGL1 in England

November 2025

EGL1 Contractor Prysmian Support Local Reforestation with Tree Planting at Gifford Community Woodland

Employees from EGL 1 contractor Prysmian volunteered to plant trees at the beautiful Gifford Community Woodland in East Lothian, Scotland. The activity took place during National Tree Week 2025 and forms part of the wider social value initiatives associated with the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project.

EGL1 in England

November 2025

EGL1 METLEN Team Engage Students at Bishop Auckland Careers Fair

On Wednesday 12 November, METLEN Energy & Metals Community Liaison Manager Duncan Bennett and Community Liaison Apprentice Enxi Wu represented the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project at the King James I Academy Careers Fair in Bishop Auckland.

EGL1 in England

November 2025

EGL1 and Murphy Inspires Pupils with On-Site Visit at Hawthorn Pit

EGL1, in collaboration with contractors Murphy, welcomed a group of pupils from Ribbon Academy in nearby Seaham to the Hawthorn Pit project site.

EGL1 in England

October 2025

METLEN Liaison Lead Inspires Future Talent at Apprentice-Style Careers Event

On Wednesday 15 October, METLEN Energy & Metals Community Liaison Manager Duncan Bennett represented the EGL1 team as a Business Ambassador for DurhamWorks at Dene Academy’s You’re Hired, You’re Fired event.

EGL1 in England

18/09/2025

Eastern Green Link 1 opens bridleway amidst other project milestones

The Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project team celebrated an important community milestone with the opening of a newly relocated bridleway alongside Hawthorn Pit in County Durham on Tuesday 19 August 2025.

EGL1 in England

September 2025

EGL1 and contractor METLEN support County Durham students with future skills workshops

Throughout September, team members from one of Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1)’s principal contractors, METLEN Energy & Metals, visited schools across County Durham to support students as they prepare for life beyond the classroom.

EGL1 in Scotland

15/08/2025

HGV Access – Enabling Works Update

Enabling works for Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) – a new two-gigawatt high voltage direct current link between East Lothian and Hawthorn Pit in County Durham – began in March 2025. The project is expected to be fully operational by 2029.

EGL1 in England

May 2025

METLEN volunteers to support students at Kepier Academy

In May, members of METLEN Energy & Metals, one of Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1)’s principal contractors, were invited to Kepier Academy alongside local employers, colleges and training providers to take part in a mock interview event for pupils.

EGL1 in England

April - December 2025

EGL1 contractor METLEN partners with Durham Wildlife Trust to protect local coastline

As part of Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1)’s commitment to being a good neighbour and protecting the environment around the Murton Converter Station and marine cable landfall area, team members from contractor METLEN Energy & Metals have been working closely with Durham Wildlife Trust to support a series of coastal litter picks along the County Durham coastline.

EGL1 in Scotland

EGL1 in England

13/02/2025

Construction underway on subsea electricity superhighway

Construction has started on a subsea electricity superhighway which will help expand the grid for the future...

EGL1 in England

December 2025

EGL1 Powering Christmas Cheer: EGL1 and Prysmian brighten the festive season for County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank

The spirit of Christmas giving is shining bright thanks to EGL1 and its contractor Prysmian, who have channelled their social value commitment for the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project into a festive donation drive supporting County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank, which is run by Durham Christian Partnership.

EGL1 in Scotland

EGL1 in England

26/03/2024

Subsea superhighway moves closer to construction

Eastern Green Link 1, a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks, has entered into the final stage of Ofgem’s approval process...

EGL1 in Scotland

EGL1 in England

12/12/2023

Eastern Green Link 1 Ltd awards £1.8bn of contracts to deliver the UK’s first high-capacity east coast cable project

Prysmian Group has been selected to deliver nearly 400km of power cable needed for the 190km route between England and Scotland...