Neutral
Informational - no clear directional impact
Low Impact
Minor progress or informational
A Marine Scotland entry records applications for geophysical, benthic and geotechnical survey licences for the Netherton corridor (Aberdeenshire) on 20 January 2025; SSEN Transmission (Scottish consenting lead for EGL5) has indicated it will apply to the Marine Directorate Licensing & Operations Team for Scottish waters. Contractor Ocean Infinity was scheduled to begin geotechnical survey work for EGL5 on 23 November 2025 (vessel A7803) with completion planned by end-February 2026 to inform landfall and route selection.