# Hitachi Energy and Linxon to supply SF6-free switchgear for London Power Tunnels

Hitachi Energy and Linxon will deliver EconiQ 420 kV SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear and lines to National Grid for the London Power Tunnels project, strengthening power infrastructure in London. Installation is expected to commence by 2023.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-12-21
- Where: London, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear, gas-insulated lines
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [National Grid](https://endata.com/companies/389.md) (customer)
- [Linxon](https://endata.com/companies/8683.md) (partner)
- [Hitachi Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15140.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [hitachi.com](https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2022/12/1222/), 2022-12-21: "We're delighted that Bengeworth Road substation, at the heart of London Power Tunnels, will be SF6-free."

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