Linxon Selected for National Grid's Middleton 400 kV Substation Project
National Grid has selected Linxon to support the delivery of an extension to the Middleton 400 kV substation in Lancashire, UK. The project is part of wider network reinforcement efforts.
National Grid has chosen Linxon to assist in the delivery of an expansion project for the Middleton 400 kV substation in Lancashire, United Kingdom. This initiative forms part of broader efforts to reinforce the UK's electricity network, aiming to facilitate new customer connections and support the nation's energy transition.
Linxon's initial responsibilities will encompass engineering activities and the early procurement of long-lead items. The scope involves a 400 kV SF₆-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation, utilizing eco-efficient EconiQ™ technology and associated systems.
Subsequent phases of the project, contingent on a formal notice to proceed, are expected to include construction. Linxon has not disclosed the project's timeline or its total value in its announcement.