National Grid advances Britain's largest substation near a planned AI data centre

The Guardian reported that the Dorman Point land purchase is an early step toward the power project. Planning applications have also been submitted for a neighbouring data-centre development of nearly 500,000 square metres.

Supporters say grid capacity could attract digital investment to north-east England, while data-centre growth elsewhere has faced concern over power use and local impacts. The substation and data-centre proposals still require further development and approvals.