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Dec 12, 202410 min read
Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America
This paper analyses the ways in which an electricity interconnector could add value as the electricity systems on either side of the...
Nov 12, 20242 min read
MaresConnect welcomes positive decision from Ofgem on initial project assessment (IPA)
Dublin, 12 November 2024 Ofgem announced today its minded to decision to award Cap & Floor regulation to the 750MW MaresConnect...
Apr 15, 20242 min read
Xlinks First updates guidance on construction costs and strike price for the Morocco-UK Power Project
April 16, 2024 Xlinks First, the investment company for Morocco – UK Power Project (‘the Project’), is today updating guidance on the...
Mar 11, 20241 min read
The Greenlink project has been shortlisted for the Net Zero champion award
The Greenlink project has been shortlisted for the Net Zero champion award at the Engineering Matters awards being held on 28th March...
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Xlinks growth sees appointment of new CEO to lead the Morocco – UK Power Project
February 26, 2024 Xlinks First Ltd (“Xlinks”) has appointed James Humfrey as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project,...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Public consultations to be held in Wales to discuss the MaresConnect electricity interconnector
North Wales, 13 February 2024 Public consultations to discuss MaresConnect, the proposed 750MW electricity interconnector between Ireland...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
MaresConnect: public consultations announcement
MaresConnect is a proposed 750MW electricity interconnector designed to link the Irish and British electricity transmission networks,...
Dec 15, 20231 min read
MaresConnect welcomes Ireland's Draft Updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NCEP) for 2021 - 2030
Submitted to the European Commission in December 2023, the NECP highlights Ireland’s commitment to a sustainable energy future. We are...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
EirGrid awards over €800,000 to community groups in east Cork
11 December 2023 29 groups and not-for-profit organisations receive funding through Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund. Monday,...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
TotalEnergies invests £20 million in developing Xlinks
29 November 2023 The investment from TotalEnergies represents another significant step in Xlinks’ plans to develop a 11.5GW capacity...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Construction commences on Celtic Interconnector project
2 November 2023 In an important step forward for Ireland’s energy future, construction works have begun on the Celtic Interconnector...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Morocco-UK power project confirmed as nationally significant infrastructure
28 September 2023 The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that the Morocco-UK Power Project is a Nationally...
Oct 17, 202312 min read
RTE international - An interview with Simon Ludlam
Recorded by RTE international – 12 June 2023 Introduction to Simon Ludlam Simon Ludlam founded Etchea Energy in 2006. Since its creation...
Oct 16, 20231 min read
GridLink is granted concessions for maritime public domain utilisation in France
October 17, 2023 GridLink has been granted concessions for maritime public domain utilisations by the Prefecture du Nord and Grand Port...
Sep 3, 20232 min read
Xlinks seeks national planning route for ground-breaking renewable energy connection plan
4 September 2023 Xlinks has asked the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to confirm that the Morocco-UK Power Project is...
Jul 27, 20233 min read
MaresConnect welcomes new Interconnector Policy in Ireland
Dublin, 27 July 2023 Department for the Environment, Climate and Communications confirms further interconnection to Great Britain by 2030...
May 9, 20231 min read
GridLink is granted an environmental authorisation in France
May 10, 2023 GridLink has been granted an environmental authorisation by the Prefecture du Nord for the whole project within French...
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Xlinks’ first-of-a-kind renewable energy project secures backing from TAQA and Octopus Energy
April 26, 2023 TAQA to invest GBP25 million (AED113 million) and Octopus GBP5 million (AED22 million) into Xlinks development phase. Upon...
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Work on €1.6bn electricity interconnector between Ireland and France to begin ‘very, very shortly’
24 April 2023 Construction work on the €1.6 billion electricity interconnector between Ireland and France is expected to commence within...
Apr 23, 20232 min read
Morocco, UK explore 3,800km cable link renewable energy interconnector
24 April 2024 Morocco, a North African economic giant, has formed a team to explore the viability of Xlinks, a 3,800km cable between...
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