Jan 2017
Gas mains upgrade Beccles
Gas mains to be replaced in London Road, Peddars Lane, St Marys Road and Homefield Avenue, Beccles
Jan 2017
Gas mains upgrade Blackburn
Work is due to start on Monday 9 January. The existing iron gas mains are reaching the end of their operational life.
Jan 2017
Gas mains upgrade Congleton
Today (Monday 9 January) marks the start of a major gas mains revamp in Congleton that will keep gas supplies flowing to homes and businesses until the end of the century.
Feb 2017
A12 gas mains upgrade Essex Suffolk
Near side lane, slip road and layby closures planned along the northbound side of the A12 between junction 29a and junction 30 near the Essex/Suffolk border
Mar 2017
Gas pipe repairs Scunthorpe
Work will help ensure local people keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating
Mar 2017
Gas mains work in Gas Street Northampton
Engineers are embarking on the latest phase of an essential project to ensure Northampton keeps on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies.
Mar 2017
Bedford gas mains works
Temporary two way traffic lights will be in place in Bedford’s Kempston Road from today (Friday 3 March) as engineers carry out essential work to the gas mains network.
Mar 2017
St Albans gas mains upgrade
Project will help keep safe and reliable gas supplies flowing for cooking and heating into the future
Mar 2017
Gas mains upgrade Wolverhampton
National Grid will be renewing gas pipes in Bell Street where it meets Cleveland Street. The upgrade is due to take five weeks.
Mar 2017
Tower Hamlets gas mains upgrade
Road closures in Marsh Wall and East Ferry Road from Monday 27 March for an estimated five weeks to enable essential gas mains upgrade
Mar 2017
Felixstowe gas mains upgrade
The work will help ensure the local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating
Mar 2017
A12 gas mains upgrade reminder
Near side lane, slip road and layby closures planned along the northbound side of the A12 between junction 29a and junction 30 near the Essex/Suffolk border
Mar 2017
Port Sunlight explosion final media statement
Our gas emergency engineers will remain on site until 11pm this evening, after completing the isolation of the gas network in the area of the damaged buildings.
Apr 2017
Easter egg donation
Children and their sweet-toothed mums and dads will share more than 300 Easter eggs donated by staff at the UK’s largest gas distribution network.
Apr 2017
Wear a hat day
Wacky hat day raises money for brain tumour charity
Apr 2017
Raising funds for Hayley Smith
National Grid Gas Distribution team devotes a year’s fundraising for local hospice LOROS
Apr 2017
Lake District gas mains upgrade
A six-month scheme to move gas pipes running under the A592, next to Lake Windermere, starts Monday 8 May, with bosses keen to stress that the area remains ‘open’ at all times.
Apr 2017
Blackburn update on gas mains work
A major project to upgrade pipes supplying gas to homes and businesses in Blackburn reaches a busy road junction next week.
May 2017
Launch of Cadent in West Midlands
New company continues a 200 year legacy of safety, reliability and innovation for Britain’s biggest gas distribution network
May 2017
Launch of Cadent in East Midlands
Cadent is the new name for National Grid Gas Distribution and it is now an independent company in its own right
May 2017
Launch of Cadent
Cadent has today (Tuesday 2 May 2017) been announced as the new name for Britain’s largest gas distribution network.
May 2017
Launch of Cadent in North West
Cadent is the new name for National Grid Gas Distribution and it is now an independent company in its own right
May 2017
Gas main upgrade Chelsea
Essential work to ensure safe and reliable gas supplies is now underway in Fulham Road and scheduled for completion in September 2017
May 2017
2017 Gas Industry Awards shortlist
Cadent – formerly National Grid Gas Distribution –was selected as a finalist for ‘Innovation Product of the Year’ at the prestigious 2017 Gas Industry Awards, earlier today (9 May).
May 2017
Bacup gas main repair
A complicated operation to locate and fix a leak on a metal gas pipe buried deep under a busy Lancashire road has been completed.
May 2017
Utility Week Live 2017
Cadent is driven by courageous curiosity to lead the way in innovations that will benefit customers and keep energy flowing into the future.
May 2017
Wear It Wild Day - WWF charity event
Leicestershire staff at Britain’s biggest gas network - Cadent - went wild at work, and made a roaring success of helping some of the world’s most endangered animals.
May 2017
Liverpool gas main repair
Essential work to repair a leak on a gas pipe under a busy Liverpool city centre road junction starts on Tuesday (30 May).
Jun 2017
Bedford town centre gas main upgrade
Essential work will help keep local residents connected to safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating
Jun 2017
CO competition winners
MP Barry Sheerman hands out awards to prizewinners at a special ceremony in Westminster
Jul 2017
Business in the Community Awards
Cadent will be going head to head with top companies at this year’s Business in the Community (BiTC) Awards.
Jul 2017
Award for King's Road gas project
Cadent is celebrating after a high profile project in King’s Road won a top award at the annual Pipeline Industries Guild awards.
Jul 2017
Energetic help for Wirral community centre
A community organisation on the Wirral had some energetic support, as a team from local gas distribution network Cadent turned up to offer a helping hand.
Jul 2017
Leamington gas main upgrade
Work starts on 17 July. The existing iron gas mains will be replaced with tough, durable plastic pipes that will last at least 80 years.
Jul 2017
Swindon plant makes gas from trash
Cadent at forefront of green gas revolution with game-changing technology which makes gas out of household rubbish
Jul 2017
Bedford gas mains works date change
Cadent engineers have rescheduled essential work to help ensure that the Love Bedford event is not impacted.
Jul 2017
New gas mains coming to Wath
Wath-upon-Dearne residents are being invited to find out about a major overhaul of the gas mains in Doncaster Road this summer.
Jul 2017
Ilford gas mains replacement July 2017
The work to upgrade the local gas mains in Green Lane, Ilford, is due to begin on Monday 24 July and to be complete by Friday 11 August.
Jul 2017
Ilford gas mains replacement July 2017
As people prepare for their summer holidays Cadent engineers are preparing to start an essential project to help ensure the local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies.
Jul 2017
Greater Manchester gas mains replacement July 2017
Engineers working for gas network Cadent have timed the work to cause minimum disruption, as they replace around 2km of pipes under major roads in the area.
Jul 2017
Cadent announces new Board chairman
Manchester Airports Group (utilities) and The Point of Care Foundation (charitable trust) and joined the board for the first time yesterday (24 July).
Jul 2017
Gas mains replacement Manchester July 2017
Cadent, the UK’s biggest gas network, will replace ageing metal pipes with durable plastic that will last to the end of the century, requiring little or no maintenance.
Aug 2017
CNG Fuels Leyland study carbon dioxide drop
Study reveals 84% drop in carbon dioxide emissions from lorries using the UK’s first gas filling station connected to a high-pressure pipeline
Aug 2017
Needham Market gas works 2017
Essential repairs currently being carried out on the B1113 road between Stowmarket and Needham Market
Aug 2017
Major gas mains revamp on cards for Dudley 2017
August will see the start of a vital major scheme to upgrade the gas mains in Dudley that will keep gas flowing to local homes and businesses until the end of the century.
Aug 2017
Clare four utilities work together
Cadent has arranged for connection work by four utilities to be delivered together to minimise disruption
Aug 2017
Liverpool Manchester future hydrogen
Cadent publishes a research paper on a proposal to introduce hydrogen into the gas network around Liverpool and Manchester
Aug 2017
New record for renewable gas
Cadent hailed it a major milestone in its drive to help increase the amount of renewable gas transported through its pipes.
Aug 2017
Oldham work completes two months early
A major engineering project to ensure a safe and reliable gas supply in Oldham for many generations is now expected to end in October, two months early.
Aug 2017
Glazebury gas upgrade finishes early
A major project to upgrade gas pipes under a busy A-road in Glazebury is now scheduled to complete around seven weeks early.
Aug 2017
New pipe for Bolton
Cadent will soon start essential work to install a new gas pipe to meet demand and keep energy flowing through Bolton.
Aug 2017
Dementia free gas safety offer
Cadent, the company which ensures gas reaches 11m homes and businesses, is extending its offer to fit a free safety device for people living with dementia.
Sep 2017
Free gas safety offer for West Midlands
Cadent, the company which ensures gas reaches 2 million homes in the West Midlands, is extending its offer to fit a free safety device for people living with dementia.
Sep 2017
Southend works extended September 2017
Essential work to replace gas mains in Bridgewater Drive, Southend-On-Sea is currently expected to be completed by Thursday 7 September.
Sep 2017
Winter coming for Cadent
Cadent, which manages the 0800 111 999* service, prepares for an annual upturn in reports of ‘smells of gas’ when temperatures fall below 15C during the day and 10C at night.
Sep 2017
Merseyside Gas Safety Week
Gas safety plea to residents, in Gas Safety Week, supported by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Sep 2017
Merseyside Fire & Rescue support
Gas safety plea to residents, in Gas Safety Week, supported by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
Oct 2017
New gas mains for Rugby October 2017
A major engineering project that will keep generations of Rugby residents warm in the future has kicked off in Lawford Road.
Oct 2017
Ageing gas mains replaced Thetford
This autumn engineers will be carrying out essential gas mains replacement work in Thetford which will help ensure locals keep warm in the future.
Oct 2017
Oulton Broad, Lowestoft gets new gas mains
As winter approaches engineers are preparing to start work on a scheme that will help local people keep on enjoying warmth in winter.
Oct 2017
Barrow-in-Furness gas mains upgrade
A major engineering project that will keep generations of Barrow-in-Furness residents warm for at least 80 more winters is about to get under way.
Oct 2017
Black Country park gets new lease of life
A Black Country community park that has suffered from years of neglect, vandalism and anti-social behaviour has been given a new lease of life.
Dec 2017
Gas mains upgrade for Cheshire
An essential upgrade of 3km of underground gas pipes in Cheshire is set to start in early 2018, ensuring a reliable supply of gas for generations.
Dec 2017
Elf Day for Alzheimer's Society Coventry 2017
Big-hearted staff at the Coventry offices of gas network Cadent turned Santa’s little helpers to deliver an early Christmas present for Alzheimer’s Society.
Dec 2017
Gas mains replacement in Ipswich 2017
Engineers will be braving the winter weather to help ensure people in Ipswich keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies.
Dec 2017
Diversion in Cheshire
A new traffic diversion route has been agreed for the 15-week closure of King Street in Rudheath, which starts on Monday 8 January.
Dec 2017
New gas mains for Upton upon Severn in 2018
The work is expected to take 15 weeks. The existing iron mains will be replaced with tough new plastic mains that will last for at least 80 years.
Dec 2017
2018 brings new gas mains for Skegness
Work to keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in Skegness for the rest of the century is due to start in January – outside of the town’s busy tourist season.
Jan 2018
Gas mains replaced London Colney
Essential project will help ensure local residents keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating
Jan 2018
Bacup gas upgrade
Upgrade of Bacup gas mains pipe to enable safe and reliable supply for 80+ years
Jan 2018
Gas upgrade Bedworth
Vital work to safeguard Bedworth’s gas network and keep homes and business warm for the next 80 years is due to start on Monday (15 January).
Jan 2018
Grimsby gas upgrade
Essential maintenance work to safeguard Grimsby’s gas network is due to start in February.
Jan 2018
Widnes gas upgrade
Gas pipe upgrade will keep energy flowing through Widnes town centre for 80+ years
Jan 2018
Queens Drive Liverpool
Essential work starts this Monday (5 February) to upgrade a section of gas pipe which serves hundreds of properties in Liverpool.
Jan 2018
Chester gas pipe diversion
A section of footpath in Chester city centre will be closed for 10 days as engineers move a gas pipe which sits underneath it.
Mar 2018
Beast from the East
National Gas Emergency Service: Please only call if you suspect a gas escape or carbon monoxide leak
Mar 2018
Hinckley Cadent autism award
Cadent was awarded the ‘Most Supportive Employer’ accolade at a special ceremony in Harrogate on Wednesday (7 March) for its EmployAbility scheme.
Mar 2018
160 year old gas pipe retired
Underground and largely unseen for 160 years, a section of pipe instrumental in powering Liverpool has been ‘retired’.
Mar 2018
Gas pipe investment Silverstone
Local people in the Silverstone area will benefit from a vital engineering project starting on Tuesday 3 April
Apr 2018
Gas upgrade Imperial Road London
Cadent has announced an upgrade to its local gas mains network in and around Imperial Road, Fulham.
Apr 2018
Gas mains upgraded near Monument Station
Cadent has recently carried out emergency repair work to large old gas mains in the area, which have recently experienced leakage.
Apr 2018
Gas pipe upgrade public drop in Camden
The community are being invited to attend a public exhibition to find out more about essential work to replace ageing gas mains in Camden High Street.
May 2018
Public vote call for Thames tunnel
Cadent could emerge as a triple winner at the awards as it has also been nominated in the Best Infrastructure and Greatest Contribution to London Categories.
May 2018
Roadmap for greener gas grid
Cadent commissioned EY report on Options for ‘Stimulating investment in BioSNG’ published today (May 9)
May 2018
Upgrade for Knowsley Road gas pipes St Helens
Work started on Wednesday 9th May to upgrade and improve a hidden pipe which is essential for heating thousands of homes in St Helens.
May 2018
Thousands of jobs for North West with HyNet
Low-carbon hydrogen will power industry and heat 2m homes, with longer term ambitions to provide fuel for trains, lorries and buses
May 2018
Cadent-celebrates-record-honours-haul
Local gas network Cadent has beaten off stiff competition to scoop a record haul of prestigious industry accolades.
May 2018
Record honours haul for Cadent
Local gas network Cadent has beaten off stiff competition to scoop a record haul of prestigious industry accolades.
May 2018
Cadent biker in royal wedding plans
Resources including a Cadent rapid response motorcycle were deployed to deal with any gas related emergencies during the Royal Wedding
Jun 2018
21st century gas mains refit for historic town
Work has started in St Andrew’s Street South at the junction with Risbeygate Street and will continue to the end of the road where it merges with Parkway.
Jun 2018
Gas mains upgrade Whitchurch
Work is set to get under way soon to upgrade an essential gas pipe that sits within High Street in Whitchurch town centre.
Jun 2018
New gas mains for Lincoln
July will mark the start of a major engineering project in Lincoln to update ageing gas mains in the city’s Yarborough Crescent.
Nov 2018
H21 hydrogen for North of England
Carbon-free hydrogen could be used to fuel North West home gas central heating systems in just 15 years, a report published today explains.
Dec 2018
CO-safety-competition
We are calling for young people to help us spread the word on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO), the silent killer.
Dec 2018
Cadent gives a £10,000 Christmas gift
Christmas is traditionally a time for gift giving and Cadent has stepped into play Santa Claus early with a £10,000 gift to its official charity, the Alzheimer’s Society.
Aug 2019
Gas team salvages piece of Liverpool history
Underground and out of sight, this piece of Liverpool’s history has helped bring energy to the city’s iconic waterfront for almost 170 years.
Aug 2019
Upgrading major gas main in Bolton
A major project to upgrade and future-proof an old underground gas main in Breightmet moves onto Bury Road on Monday (5 August).
Aug 2019
Whaley Bridge
All our staff carry identification. Please ask to see identification before letting anyone into your home.
Aug 2019
Gas supply boost as Warwick expands
Work to install new gas mains in Warwick for a major new housing development will start on Monday (12 August).
Aug 2019
Brabyns Brow
Work will get underway on Monday (12 August) to fix a leak on a gas main which runs directly under the middle of a busy road in Marple, Stockport.
Aug 2019
Winter Hey Lane Bolton
An ageing gas main in Bolton’s Winter Hey Lane is set for an upgrade that will keep local homes and businesses warm and safe into the next century.
Aug 2019
Essential work on gas main in Liverpool
A leak on a gas main which runs under the middle of one of Liverpool’s busiest road junctions will be fixed this weekend (starting 23 August).
Sep 2019
British Science Festival Blog Kate Jones Cadent
Cadent has very strong links to this area– we and our predecessors have been delivering gas to Coventry and Warwickshire for nearly 200 years.
Sep 2019
Gas escape outside Old Trafford Manchester
The location is a few hundred metres from Manchester United FC’s stadium and in front of the entry gates to its car park N3.
Sep 2019
British Science Festival Blog by Ed Syson
Science, technology and engineering shape our culture so it is vital that we, the public, are given every opportunity to learn, understand and engage with it.
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