Timeline
OCTOBER
2016
Grid Connection Agreement in UK with National Grid
DECEMBER
2016
Interconnector License granted by Ofgem
MAY
2017
Grid Connection Agreement in France with RTE
JANUARY
2018
Initial Project Assessment of Cap and Floor scheme published by Ofgem
MARCH
2018
Prior consultation (concertation prealable) in France completed
APRIL
2018
Project of Common Interest (PCI) status awarded by European Commission
JULY
2018
Investment Request submitted to CRE and Ofgem
JANUARY
2019
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant awarded by European Commission
JULY
2019
Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract procurement started
OCTOBER
2019
Offshore geophysical and geotechnical survey completed
WINTER
2020
Onshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys in France and UK completed
SPRING
2020
Applications for development consents in UK and France
WINTER
2020
Selection of Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractors
WINTER
2020
Approval of development consents in UK and France
WINTER
2020
Regulatory approval by CRE and Ofgem
SUMMER
2021
Financial Investment Decision / Start of construction
SUMMER
2024
Commercial operations