SSEN Transmission will host a second public consultation on plans for a new 132kV overhead line in the area north of Peterhead, required to connect the proposed Salamander Offshore Wind Farm to the existing transmission network.

The event will run from 3 – 7pm on Tuesday 24 March at Peterhead FC's Balmoor Stadium.

At the session, the project team will present the route options currently being considered for the overhead line between Peterhead and St Fergus, including a potential preferred route. Information will also be provided on a related compound location where the new line would connect into the current transmission infrastructure.

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Members of the public and local stakeholders are invited to attend, ask questions and share feedback. Consultation responses are welcome until 5 May 2026, when the engagement period formally closes.

Phillip Cowie, Project Manager at SSEN Transmission, said: "As the transmission network operator for the north of Scotland, we enable electricity generators to connect to the transmission system, transporting the power they produce to where it's needed by homes and businesses. By providing these connections, we ensure that electricity can be efficiently transmitted to areas of demand across the country.

"The proposed overhead line and compound are essential components required to connect the Salamander Offshore Wind Farm to our network, contributing to Scotland and the UK's clean power and energy security ambitions.

"We're keen to hear directly from the local community and stakeholders, and this consultation event is an important opportunity for people to review our proposed route options and provide feedback."