Overview
Status: Construction Phase
Stage 4 of 5 complete — This is the stage where we mobilise our people, contractors and equipment. The project is well underway at this point.
About the Project
Kintore Substation is situated approximately 20km north west of Aberdeen and is a critical site on the electricity transmission network. It acts as the connection hub for many other 275kV and 132kV sites in the north east and facilitates power transfer down the east coast of Scotland.
The 132kV equipment at Kintore is nearing the end of its operational life. Asset data and analysis has shown the asset should be replaced, which has been agreed by the energy regulator Ofgem. The replacement of the 132kV substation will provide a more flexible busbar configuration, which will deliver a more robust and reliable 132kV network in the area. One of our regulatory obligations is to ensure a safe and reliable network, to fulfil this it is necessary to upgrade the 132kV equipment at Kintore Substation.
There is a separate project to construct a new 400kV substation to the east of the current substation at Kintore. This project was granted planning approval in July 2021 and construction commenced in August 2021.
Find Out More About Kintore 400kV Substation
Community Engagement
Throughout the life of our projects, we aim to work positively with local communities and keep people informed about what we are doing. This is particularly important when we are developing a proposal and we want to understand what local people think about our plans.
We endeavour to take the time to discuss proposals with local community councils, encourage engagement from the wider community and listen to the feedback we receive.
We will do our best to answer any questions and address issues or concerns that are raised with us.
When our project progresses into construction, we will continue working closely with the local community to ensure that our work has as little impact on the lives of those living and working in the area and as many long term positive effects as possible.
How we’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI)
We intend to use AI to assist our experienced teams in the analysis of your feedback, so we can categorise key points raised more quickly. You can learn more about how we’re utilising AI on this dedicated web page.
Project Updates
2023 Festive Period Site Closure
Works on site will pause for the 2023 festive period with the site closing from 23 December 2023 until 3 January 2024.
Although the site will be closed for all construction workers during this period, security will remain in place.
Kintore 132Kv Asset Replacement - Update March 2023
Planning Application Update
SSEN Transmission welcome the decision made by Aberdeenshire Council on Thursday the 6th of October 2022 to grant permission to proceed with our proposed replacement 132kV substation at Leylodge, near Kintore. As a responsible developer, we will continue to engage with the local community before, during and after the construction of the substation, which is a critical piece of network infrastructure and will directly contribute towards our goal of 100% transmission reliability for homes and businesses. The replacement substation will also reduce the volume of SF6 on the network from the use of innovative non-SF6 equipment, which will contribute towards our goal of a one third reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Construction is due to commence on the replacement 132kV substation at the end of March 2023. We will ensure that we keep all stakeholders informed of the timelines associated with the project as contractors are appointed, and construction programmes are further defined. If you have any questions in relation to the project please contact Community Liaison Manager Dav Lynch (dav.s.lynch@sse.com).
Planning Application Submitted
Closure of Feedback Period
Feedback Period Open
Kintore 132kV Asset Replacement Project - Public Consultation Events
Project Documents
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kintore-132kv-asset-replacementadvert-october-2021.pdf
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- 16 September 2022
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- 1.3 MB
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kintore-132kv-asset-replacment-consultation-booklet-october-2021.pdf
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- Date:
- 16 September 2022
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- 6.6 MB
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ssen-kintore-132kv-asset-replacment-consultation-banners.pdf
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- 16 September 2022
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- 4 MB
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