On 30 May 2024, the Utility Regulator issued a public consultation on the proposed grant of an electricity transmission licence to TI LirIC Limited.
Ten responses were received at the close of the consultation period, one of which included a confidential annex. Following consideration of representation received, the Utility Regulator has decided to grant an electricity transmission licence to TI LirIC Limited. We will provide an update on consultation responses in due course.
TI LirIC Limited intend to build a 700MW interconnector between Northern Ireland and Scotland, known as LirIC, which is currently planned for completion in 2032. The licence authorises the company to own and operate the interconnector once it has been built.
In accordance with Article 10 of the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (the Order), the Utility Regulator, on 12 December 2024, granted the electricity transmission licence to TI LirIC Limited.
The following documents are published alongside this announcement:
Our consultation set out our two-step approach for this licence application. We will now commence work on step two of this process.
Copies of all documents will be made available in large print, Braille, audio cassette and a variety of relevant minority languages if required.