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Electricity and gas networks

Safely delivering the energy network infrastructure that will satisfy the UK’s future energy needs.

Our energy networks and storage team provides asset management, construction, operations and maintenance, decommissioning and disposal of electricity and gas network infrastructure. Our digital solutions enable clients to quantify, manage and reduce waste, carbon and other environmental impacts, supporting the transition to a low carbon and circular economy.

What we do in networks

Electricity networks

Our team of electrical transmission and distribution specialists have strong experience with clients, regulators and in supply chain delivery. Services include distribution FEED studies, consulting, overhead lines, cables and substation development, and construction and commissioning. We act as expert strategic partners and joint ventures designed and optimised for the RIIO environment.

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Gas networks

Our gas distribution network needs to undergo significant changes to allow us to decarbonise our energy system, comply with environmental legislation and upgrade ageing assets. We can help you appraise, design, construct, commission and operate your gas distribution facilities, providing you with safe, environmentally compliant solutions which do not compromise on reliability or robustness.

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Decarbonisation of the gas network

We are actively involved in the drive to decarbonise the UK’s gas network by changing the National Grid from methane to hydrogen. We have assessed, in collaboration with the gas networks, the feasibility of injecting a blend of methane and hydrogen into the grid, then separating them out to suit the requirements of the end user.

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