Case Study
National Grid
National Grid plays a pivotal role in the energy systems of both the UK and the North-Eastern US. In the UK, the company owns and operates an extensive network, including 4,481 miles of overhead electricity lines, 1,417 miles of underground electricity cables, and 4,760 miles of high-pressure gas pipes. This network spans over 10,000 miles, equivalent to the distance from London to Sydney. National Grid’s UK operations involve transporting high-pressure gas and electricity from producers to operators, who then distribute it to homes and businesses.
In the US, National Grid’s network is even more expansive, comprising 8,881 miles of overhead power lines and an impressive 35,560 miles of gas pipelines – surpassing 1.4 times the length of the equator. Serving over 20 million people, National Grid