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DELAYED +11mo (Apr 2026): Developers and Ofgem documents describe LionLink as expected to be operational by around 2032 / early 2030s. National Grid’s 2026 statutory consultation indicates construction could last up to five years. With DCO submission now expected in Q4 2026 and consent more likely around mid‑2028, COD at the start of 2032 is optimistic. Moving commercial operations to end‑2032 keeps within the stated "by 2032" / early‑2030s window but reflects slippage in consent and typical HVDC build durations. --- National Grid Ventures (responsible for the UK side) and TenneT plan for the LionLink multi‑purpose interconnector, which will connect the Dutch Nederwiek 3 offshore wind farm to both the UK and Dutch grids, to be in operation from 2032. This implies the interconnector is expected to enter full commercial service at that time, enabling cross‑border power exchange and offshore wind of up to 2 GW to flow into both national electricity systems.