Offshore electricity transmission (OFTO)

Includes regulations, consultations and guidance on offshore electricity transmission.

Offshore electricity transmission connects windfarms at sea to the onshore transmission network.

Consultations

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OFTO build: ways forward for an early competition model

We are seeking views on our proposals for developing an early competition Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) build model.

Published date: 4 September 2025

Publication type: Call for input

Status: Open

Topic: Offshore electricity transmission

OFTO: further evolution of a mature asset class

We are consulting on HVDC availability, control of OFTO assets, changes to the Generator Commissioning Clause and Bidder Incentive Mechanisms.

Published date: 14 July 2025

Publication type: Consultation

Status: Closed (awaiting decision)

Topic: Offshore electricity transmission

Subtopic: OFTO tender rounds

Notice under Section 8A(3) of the Electricity Act 1989 (Seagreen Phase 1)

The Authority proposes to modify certain standard conditions of the transmission licence for Seagreen Phase 1 OFTO Project Limited using our powers under Section 8A of the Electricity Act 1989.

Published date: 17 January 2025

Publication type: Consultation

Status: Closed (with decision)

Topic: Offshore electricity transmission

Subtopic: OFTO tender rounds

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Offshore electricity transmission publications

Includes licensing guidance, policy, news and insights.

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Offshore electricity transmission (OFTO)

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OFTO build: ways forward for an early competition model

OFTO: further evolution of a mature asset class

Notice under Section 8A(3) of the Electricity Act 1989 (Seagreen Phase 1)

Offshore electricity transmission publications

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