# Murphy begins work on £2.5bn Eastern Green Link 1 substation package

Murphy has commenced work on the Eastern Green Link 1 project, a £2.5 billion joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, involving installation of a 196km high-voltage subsea cable. Murphy is responsible for the 400kV substation works package for National Grid.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-02-20
- Where: Torness, East Lothian to Hawthorn Pit, County Durham, United Kingdom
- Value: $3.15B (2.50B GBP)
- Status: under construction
- Products: high-voltage subsea cable, 400kV GIS substation
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Murphy](https://endata.com/companies/8822.md)
- [National Grid Electricity Transmission](https://endata.com/companies/11337.md) (customer)
- [SP Energy Networks](https://endata.com/companies/59684.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [switchgear-magazine.com](https://switchgear-magazine.com/news/business/murphy-begins-work-on-2-5bn-eastern-green-link-1-project/), 2025-02-20: "Murphy has commenced work on the Eastern Green Link 1, a major electricity infrastructure project valued at £2.5 billion."

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