NSL UK Converter Station, East Sleekburn, Bedlington NE22 7FG - NSL is a 1,400 MW (TEC) subsea high-voltage direct current electricity cable between Norway and the United Kingdom which connects the Transmission Systems of Norway and Great Britain. The cable runs from Kvilldal in Norway, to Blyth in the United Kingdom. The converter station in England is located near to the cable landfall in East Sleekburn village and is connected to the National Grid at the Blyth substation.

Component ID: NSL_23

Last updated: 31 Jul 2025 22:08 UTC

Location:

NSL UK Converter Station, East Sleekburn, Bedlington NE22 7FG

Company:

NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED

CMU ID:

NSL_23

Technology:

NSL (Norway)

Description:

NSL is a 1,400 MW (TEC) subsea high-voltage direct current electricity cable between Norway and the United Kingdom which connects the Transmission Systems of Norway and Great Britain. The cable runs from Kvilldal in Norway, to Blyth in the United Kingdom. The converter station in England is located near to the cable landfall in East Sleekburn village and is connected to the National Grid at the Blyth substation.

Auction:

2027-28 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction

Technical Capacity Information

Capacity Metrics

De-Rated Capacity (Component DB) N/A
De-Rated Capacity (CMU Registry) 1,162
Connection Capacity (CMU Registry) 1,400 MW
Anticipated Capacity (CMU Registry) 1,162 MW

Note: De-rated capacity typically accounts for availability factors. Connection capacity represents the maximum grid connection size. Values sourced from Component database or CMU Registry as indicated.

Contact & Ownership

Raw Component Data

Field	Value
_id	281968
Type	T-4
rank	0.160155
CMU ID	NSL_23
Auction Name	2027-28 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
Component ID	I_IEG-NSL1
Delivery Year	2027
De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
OS Grid Reference	NZ 293 836
Location and Post Code	NSL UK Converter Station, East Sleekburn, Bedlington NE22 7FG
Connection / DSR Capacity	(empty)
Primary Fuel of Component	(empty)
Generating Technology Class	NSL (Norway)
Description of CMU Components	NSL is a 1,400 MW (TEC) subsea high-voltage direct current electricity cable between Norway and the United Kingdom which connects the Transmission Systems of Norway and Great Britain. The cable runs from Kvilldal in Norway, to Blyth in the United Kingdom. The converter station in England is located near to the cable landfall in East Sleekburn village and is connected to the National Grid at the Blyth substation.
Permitted on-Site Generating Unit	(empty)
Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Generating Capacity of on-site Generating Unit	(empty)

Raw CMU Data

Field	Value
_id	14773
Type	T-4
CMU ID	NSL_23
Auction	Capacity Auction
Agent Name	(empty)
Beta Value	(empty)
Auction Name	2027-28 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
CM Unit Name	NSL_22
CM Unit Type	CMRS
TEC Deferral	(empty)
Unproven DSR	(empty)
Delivery Year	2027
Opt Out Status	Opt-In
Opt-Out Reason	(empty)
Parent Company	National Grid Interconnector Holdings Limited
DSR Test Method	(empty)
Is FCM required	(empty)
CM Unit Category	Existing Interconnector CMU
Storage Facility	No
De-Rated Capacity	1162
Name of Applicant	NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED
Primary Fuel Type	Interconnector
Registered Holder	NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED
Annual Penalty Cap	1
Monthly Penalty Cap	2
Proven DSR Capacity	(empty)
DSR Bidding Capacity	(empty)
Amount of Credit Cover	(empty)
Termination Fee 1 Rate	£5000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 2 Rate	£25000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 3 Rate	£10000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 4 Rate	£15000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 5 Rate	£35000.00 /MW
Connection / DSR Capacity	1400
Maximum Obligation Period	1
Capacity Agreement Awarded	Yes
Pre-Qualification Decision	Prequalified
Capacity obligation Summary	(empty)
Pre-Refurbishing CMU Status	(empty)
Transmission / Distribution	Transmission
Unique Agreement Identifier	CAN-2027-NSL_23-001
New Build Yet to Satisfy FCM	(empty)
Planning Consents Conditions	(empty)
Anticipated De-Rated Capacity	1162
Term of the Capacity Agreement	1
Nature of the Security Interest	(empty)
CMU confirmed entry into Auction	Yes
Is Connection Agreement required	(empty)
Pre-Refurbishment Bidding Status	(empty)
Secondary Trading Contact - Email	[email protected]
Date for provision of deferred TEC	(empty)
Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Date of Issue of Capacity Agreement	2024-04-08
List of Traded Capacity Obligations	(empty)
Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Auction Acquired Capacity Obligation	1162
Date of Issue of DSR Test Certificate	(empty)
Has Capacity Agreement been Suspended	(empty)
Period for which the transfer applies	(empty)
Secondary Trading Contact - Telephone	'+4407967761508
Capacity Agreement has been Terminated	(empty)
Duration of Capacity Agreement Awarded	1
Date for Financial Commitment Milestone	(empty)
Delivery Years for which Agreement Valid	2027/2028
Connection Agreement Deferral Declaration	(empty)
Date of Termination of Capacity Agreement	(empty)
Latest Date SCM is expected to be achieved	(empty)
Subject to Substantial Completion Milestone	(empty)
Subject to a Minimum Completion Requirement	(empty)
Earliest Date SCM is expected to be achieved	(empty)
Is copy of Grid Connection Agreement required	(empty)
Anticipated Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Anticipated Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	(empty)
Legal Name of any Person with a Security Interest	(empty)
Date for provision of deferred Connection Agreement	(empty)
Duration of Capacity Agreement in First Bidding Round	1
Long-Stop Date for the Minimum Completion Requirement	(empty)