Jacobs Engineering Group has received a contract from National Grid to upgrade and develop the electricity transmission network for the South West region of
Jacobs will work alongside consortia partners Morrison Utility Services and Mitsubishi Electric Europe and are one of six consortia selected by National Grid to undertake the work across
Collectively, this is the largest ever alliance contract for National Grid and represents a significant part of their planned £2.5bn investment to maintain energy supplies to the
These collaborative contracts will connect new infrastructure, such as wind farms and other new generation plants, and replace existing assets to ensure continued safe and reliable operations.
National Grid Executive Director for Transmission Nick Winser commented, ‘We welcome the increasing diversity of energy sources across the
. This significant investment demonstrates National Grid's commitment to maintaining a robust transmission network. It will also help secure clean, affordable energy for the long term.’
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