en.Wedoany.com Reported - SSEN Transmission has announced that BAM will be responsible for the first phase of civil engineering works for the northern converter station of the proposed £3 billion Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.
The agreement secures BAM's Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) status, including providing design and constructability support for the converter station near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, and associated civil works. The next phase of works, expected to be awarded in 2027, will cover the detailed design and construction of buildings, access roads, drainage systems, and other key elements required to support the installation of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology.
EGL3 is a joint venture project between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, aiming to build a 2GW, 525kV HVDC link connecting Peterhead and Norfolk. The project, approximately 680 km long including onshore and subsea cables, will transport large volumes of renewable electricity between Scotland and England.
SSEN Transmission stated that, if consented and built, the line will play a central role in strengthening energy security and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy by enabling more clean, homegrown energy to flow through the grid. By increasing transmission capacity between the two regions, the project will help reduce constraint costs and ensure more efficient use of renewable generation. The civil engineering contract with BAM is a key step in preparing the northern converter station for the installation of HVDC equipment, ensuring the proposed project progresses as planned.
James Johnson, Joint Venture Project Director for SSEN Transmission and Deputy Project Director for EGL3, said signing the contract is another significant milestone for EGL3, as the project continues to lock in the supply chain needed to deliver this nationally important infrastructure project. He noted that the northern converter station is a critical component of the project, and completing the civil works safely, efficiently, and on time is essential for the subsequent installation of HVDC technology, and therefore key to the project's success. EGL3 will play a vital role in unlocking Scotland's renewable energy potential, providing clean power to UK homes and businesses, while supporting jobs and economic growth in the northeast of Scotland.
Adrian Collins, Director at BAM UK & Ireland, added that the company is very pleased to continue working on the Eastern Green Link project, helping to transport renewable energy from Scotland to England. This ECI agreement marks an important step forward in delivering critical infrastructure for the Peterhead converter station.
EGL3 is part of a nationwide program of grid reinforcements being implemented to achieve clean power targets. The project will help remove transmission bottlenecks, enabling renewable energy generated in Scotland and offshore to be delivered where it is most needed. The proposed converter station site in Scotland is located at Netherton Hub, which has received planning permission in principle; a planning application for the English elements of the project is expected to be submitted later this year, following extensive public consultation. If approved, construction will begin in 2028, and the line is expected to be energized by 2033. SSEN Transmission stated that the construction of the converter station civil works is expected to bring opportunities for local businesses and support employment in the region, contributing to economic growth in Aberdeenshire and the wider area.
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