Positive
Project advancing - milestone achieved
High Impact
Major milestone or critical setback
On 25 November 2025, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate granted a marine licence to SSEN Transmission for the Spittal–Peterhead HVDC subsea electricity transmission project, a 166 km, 2 GW link between Sinclair’s Bay in Caithness and Rattray Head near Peterhead. The licence, secured after years of development, offshore surveys and engagement with marine users and coastal communities, authorises installation of the subsea cable that will connect into the Netherton and Banniskirk hubs and is a key regulatory step enabling the project to move into its delivery and construction phases and unlock opportunities for local businesses.