Positive
Project advancing - milestone achieved
Low Impact
Minor progress or informational
SP Energy Networks and National Grid announced on 17 July 2025 that Siemens Energy had been selected as preferred bidder to deliver the two HVDC converter stations for the Eastern Green Link 4 project. The preferred-bidder decision followed an extensive competitive procurement process and represented a key delivery milestone ahead of full contract award; it did not constitute final contract award nor prejudice the project’s forthcoming Development Consent Order applications. Siemens' selection was positioned as a critical step to progress procurement and technical preparations for the 2GW subsea HVDC link.