ScottishPower Energy Networks awards £110 million contract to M Group for 400kV electricity transmission network upgrade in Scotland
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Transmission · Country: United Kingdom · Value: $110M · Announced: 2026-08-11
ScottishPower Energy Networks awarded a £110 million contract to M Group to modernize the 400kV electricity transmission corridor stretching from Strathaven to Smeaton in Scotland. The project involves replacing over 70 kilometers of overhead transmission line infrastructure to enhance grid reliability and capacity. The upgrade is expected to create 1,000 jobs during construction and support a £12 billion regional investment in electricity capacity. Scheduled for completion within the next several years, the modernization will strengthen Scotland's high-voltage transmission network to accommodate growing renewable energy integration. The contract underscores M Group's role as a key supplier of critical electricity infrastructure services in the UK energy sector.
Counterparties
- ScottishPower Energy Networks (Developer)
- M Group (Supplier)
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