SSEN Transmission
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⚡️ Securing Power for Generations
🌊 We’ve awarded our biggest combined contract ever - worth around €2bn - to NKT, who will manufacture and install 525kV subsea cables for two critical link projects that will connect the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland and Spittal to Peterhead.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌊 We’ve awarded our biggest combined contract ever - worth around €2bn - to NKT, who will manufacture and install 525kV subsea cables for two critical link projects that will connect the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland and Spittal to Peterhead.
🔗: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve officially marked the start of early enabling works on the Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link - strengthening the transmission network and accelerate Scotland’s transition to a clean energy future.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve officially marked the start of early enabling works on the Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link - strengthening the transmission network and accelerate Scotland’s transition to a clean energy future.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
⚡️ Following feedback from local residents, we’ve relocated a proposed temporary construction compound in the Contin area.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
⚡️ Following feedback from local residents, we’ve relocated a proposed temporary construction compound in the Contin area.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Was your new year’s resolution to get a new career? 🤔
Tidy up the CV and visit our careers site to find your next opportunity with us ⚡️
🔗 careers.sse.com/jobs/search
Tidy up the CV and visit our careers site to find your next opportunity with us ⚡️
🔗 careers.sse.com/jobs/search
January 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Was your new year’s resolution to get a new career? 🤔
Tidy up the CV and visit our careers site to find your next opportunity with us ⚡️
🔗 careers.sse.com/jobs/search
Tidy up the CV and visit our careers site to find your next opportunity with us ⚡️
🔗 careers.sse.com/jobs/search
🚧 Update on A832 roadworks information events 🚧
Due to severe weather and challenging road conditions, our planned community information events in Aultbea (7 Jan) and Badcaul (8 Jan) have been cancelled to keep everyone safe.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Due to severe weather and challenging road conditions, our planned community information events in Aultbea (7 Jan) and Badcaul (8 Jan) have been cancelled to keep everyone safe.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🚧 Update on A832 roadworks information events 🚧
Due to severe weather and challenging road conditions, our planned community information events in Aultbea (7 Jan) and Badcaul (8 Jan) have been cancelled to keep everyone safe.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Due to severe weather and challenging road conditions, our planned community information events in Aultbea (7 Jan) and Badcaul (8 Jan) have been cancelled to keep everyone safe.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
✅ Planning consent for the Aberarder wind farm connection project has been granted.
🚧 With consent now in place, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🚧 With consent now in place, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
December 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
✅ Planning consent for the Aberarder wind farm connection project has been granted.
🚧 With consent now in place, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🚧 With consent now in place, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🏡 We’ve agreed our biggest housing deal yet - this time with The Springfield Group - supporting the delivery of nearly 300 new homes across the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🏡 We’ve agreed our biggest housing deal yet - this time with The Springfield Group - supporting the delivery of nearly 300 new homes across the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
The proposed Carnaig 400kV substation will help unlock more home-grown renewable energy across the north of Scotland.
Find out more about the Carnaig project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/pro...
Find out more about the Carnaig project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/pro...
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The proposed Carnaig 400kV substation will help unlock more home-grown renewable energy across the north of Scotland.
Find out more about the Carnaig project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/pro...
Find out more about the Carnaig project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/pro...
We’ve awarded global energy technology leader Hitachi Energy major contracts to deliver high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations for two critical subsea electricity links in the north of Scotland.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
December 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We’ve awarded global energy technology leader Hitachi Energy major contracts to deliver high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations for two critical subsea electricity links in the north of Scotland.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Our proposed substation in Emmock will strengthen the GB grid, support jobs and keeps power reliable; from turning on the kettle to charging your mobile.
Find out more about the Emmock proposal on our project page. https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/emmock-400kv-substation/
Find out more about the Emmock proposal on our project page. https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/emmock-400kv-substation/
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our proposed substation in Emmock will strengthen the GB grid, support jobs and keeps power reliable; from turning on the kettle to charging your mobile.
Find out more about the Emmock proposal on our project page. https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/emmock-400kv-substation/
Find out more about the Emmock proposal on our project page. https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/emmock-400kv-substation/
🎉 We’re pleased to announce that planning consent has now been granted for our Cambushinnie 400kV substation in Perthshire - a major milestone in delivering the Beauly to Denny upgrade and strengthening the UK’s clean energy future.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎉 We’re pleased to announce that planning consent has now been granted for our Cambushinnie 400kV substation in Perthshire - a major milestone in delivering the Beauly to Denny upgrade and strengthening the UK’s clean energy future.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
⚡️ We’re pleased that the Highland Council has approved the Banniskirk Hub, a project that will play a vital role in connecting homegrown renewable energy and taking it to where it is needed most.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
⚡️ We’re pleased that the Highland Council has approved the Banniskirk Hub, a project that will play a vital role in connecting homegrown renewable energy and taking it to where it is needed most.
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
More local supply chain jobs as Balfour Beatty opens Kirriemuir depot to support our investment plans
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/more-local-supply-chain-jobs-supportedas-balfour-beatty-opens-kirriemuir-depot-to-support-ssen-transmissions-investment-plans//
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/more-local-supply-chain-jobs-supportedas-balfour-beatty-opens-kirriemuir-depot-to-support-ssen-transmissions-investment-plans//
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
More local supply chain jobs as Balfour Beatty opens Kirriemuir depot to support our investment plans
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/more-local-supply-chain-jobs-supportedas-balfour-beatty-opens-kirriemuir-depot-to-support-ssen-transmissions-investment-plans//
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/more-local-supply-chain-jobs-supportedas-balfour-beatty-opens-kirriemuir-depot-to-support-ssen-transmissions-investment-plans//
Murphy's Alness Hub continues to grow and create jobs with plans to exceed 100 roles next year to support our proposed Spittal to Loch Buidhe and Carnaig substation projects.
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/murphy-announce-plans-to-boost-jobs-at-alness-hub-to-100/
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/murphy-announce-plans-to-boost-jobs-at-alness-hub-to-100/
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Murphy's Alness Hub continues to grow and create jobs with plans to exceed 100 roles next year to support our proposed Spittal to Loch Buidhe and Carnaig substation projects.
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/murphy-announce-plans-to-boost-jobs-at-alness-hub-to-100/
https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--views/2025/11/murphy-announce-plans-to-boost-jobs-at-alness-hub-to-100/
📢 Have your say on Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5)
We're hosting information events in Longside and Peterhead to learn more about this major subsea electricity transmission project linking North East Scotland with Lincolnshire.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
We're hosting information events in Longside and Peterhead to learn more about this major subsea electricity transmission project linking North East Scotland with Lincolnshire.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📢 Have your say on Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5)
We're hosting information events in Longside and Peterhead to learn more about this major subsea electricity transmission project linking North East Scotland with Lincolnshire.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
We're hosting information events in Longside and Peterhead to learn more about this major subsea electricity transmission project linking North East Scotland with Lincolnshire.
👉 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
⬇️ Hear from our Managing Director, Rob McDonald, on what has been an incredibly busy few months for SSEN Transmission
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Reflections on a busy few months...
Yesterday, I had a rare opportunity to sit back and reflect on what has been an incredibly busy few months at SSEN Transmission. Put simply, it’s been non-stop.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
⬇️ Hear from our Managing Director, Rob McDonald, on what has been an incredibly busy few months for SSEN Transmission
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👏 We were delighted to welcome the First Minister of Scotland,
@johnswinney.bsky.social , to our SSE plc Training Centre in Perth today as we announced our commitment to creating 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles between now and 2030.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
@johnswinney.bsky.social , to our SSE plc Training Centre in Perth today as we announced our commitment to creating 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles between now and 2030.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
👏 We were delighted to welcome the First Minister of Scotland,
@johnswinney.bsky.social , to our SSE plc Training Centre in Perth today as we announced our commitment to creating 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles between now and 2030.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
@johnswinney.bsky.social , to our SSE plc Training Centre in Perth today as we announced our commitment to creating 600 ‘earn as you learn’ roles between now and 2030.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🚨 Another big milestone for the UK’s biggest-ever electricity transmission project as Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) opens the doors to its brand new Visitor Hub in Peterhead today.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨 Another big milestone for the UK’s biggest-ever electricity transmission project as Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) opens the doors to its brand new Visitor Hub in Peterhead today.
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🔗 Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🏠 Our Housing Strategy 🏠
🔗 Find out more about our approach, upcoming developments, and answers to frequently asked questions on our website: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/information-...
🔗 Find out more about our approach, upcoming developments, and answers to frequently asked questions on our website: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/information-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🏠 Our Housing Strategy 🏠
🔗 Find out more about our approach, upcoming developments, and answers to frequently asked questions on our website: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/information-...
🔗 Find out more about our approach, upcoming developments, and answers to frequently asked questions on our website: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/information-...
🏡 Today is the first step in our housing plan where we have committed to support the delivery 1,000 homes.
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🏡 Today is the first step in our housing plan where we have committed to support the delivery 1,000 homes.
🎉 Big news for Peterhead! 🎉
Community groups in and around the Blue Toon have received over £420,000 in the first awards from the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund.
👉 Learn more about the award recipients and the fund: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Community groups in and around the Blue Toon have received over £420,000 in the first awards from the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund.
👉 Learn more about the award recipients and the fund: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎉 Big news for Peterhead! 🎉
Community groups in and around the Blue Toon have received over £420,000 in the first awards from the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund.
👉 Learn more about the award recipients and the fund: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
Community groups in and around the Blue Toon have received over £420,000 in the first awards from the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund.
👉 Learn more about the award recipients and the fund: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
🌍 Powering conversations about our climate 🌍
👏We’re proud to support this year’s Mock COP30 in Inverness as a principal sponsor - helping empower the next generation of climate leaders across the Highlands.
🔗 Find out more about our sponsorship: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
👏We’re proud to support this year’s Mock COP30 in Inverness as a principal sponsor - helping empower the next generation of climate leaders across the Highlands.
🔗 Find out more about our sponsorship: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌍 Powering conversations about our climate 🌍
👏We’re proud to support this year’s Mock COP30 in Inverness as a principal sponsor - helping empower the next generation of climate leaders across the Highlands.
🔗 Find out more about our sponsorship: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
👏We’re proud to support this year’s Mock COP30 in Inverness as a principal sponsor - helping empower the next generation of climate leaders across the Highlands.
🔗 Find out more about our sponsorship: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
We’ve received consent from Scottish Ministers for our Tealing to Westfield overhead line upgrade - a vital project that will increase grid capacity, unlock more renewable energy, and deliver over £7m in community benefits.
➡️ Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
➡️ Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We’ve received consent from Scottish Ministers for our Tealing to Westfield overhead line upgrade - a vital project that will increase grid capacity, unlock more renewable energy, and deliver over £7m in community benefits.
➡️ Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
➡️ Find out more at: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...
⚡️ We’re pleased to be hosting a rescheduled public consultation event on our proposed access track upgrade to the Glenmoriston Substation.
🗓️ Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
🔗 www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
🗓️ Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
🔗 www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
October 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
⚡️ We’re pleased to be hosting a rescheduled public consultation event on our proposed access track upgrade to the Glenmoriston Substation.
🗓️ Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
🔗 www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
🗓️ Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
🔗 www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
⚡️ We’re pleased to be hosting a rescheduled public consultation event on our proposed access track upgrade to the Glenmoriston Substation.
🗓 Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
➡️ Find out more about the project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
🗓 Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
➡️ Find out more about the project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
⚡️ We’re pleased to be hosting a rescheduled public consultation event on our proposed access track upgrade to the Glenmoriston Substation.
🗓 Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
➡️ Find out more about the project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...
🗓 Tuesday 28 October
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 The Hub, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston, IV63 7YJ
➡️ Find out more about the project: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/glenmoriston...