SF6

SF6 has a global warming potential that is 25,200 times greater than CO2. Image: UKPN.

January 30, 2024

University of Aberdeen to reduce SF6 usage in EU project

The University of Aberdeen’s high voltage DC (HVDC) research centre has joined a European initiative to reduce the use of SF6.

October 6, 2023

National Grid completes all 32.5km of tunnelling for £1bn LPT project

National Grid’s London Power Tunnels (LPT) project has reached a major landmark having completed all 32.5km of the project’s underground route.

June 1, 2023

UKPN to install its first SF6-free gas insulated switchgear

Distribution network operator (DNO) UK Power Networks (UKPN) is installing its first sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) free, ‘clean air’ gas insulated switchgear (GIS).

National Grid to integrate SF6-free technology for £1 billion LPT project. Image: National Grid.

January 3, 2023

National Grid to integrate SF6-free technology for £1 billion London grid upgrade

National Grid is set to integrate green technology to reduce the use of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) from the £1 billion London Power Tunnels (LPT) project.

November 4, 2022

National Grid to explore SF6 replacement solution with the University of Manchester

A new £1.9 million project between the University of Manchester and the National Grid will explore the creation of a retrofill solution to remove sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) across its network of high-voltage equipment.