Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has mandated the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to urgently investigate the substation fire that led to a power outage at Heathrow Airport, affecting thousands of flights and passengers. The investigation aims to understand the circumstances of the incident and draw lessons for improving the UK's energy resilience, especially for critical infrastructure. The initial report is expected within six weeks. Despite Heathrow's operational status the following day, confusion and cancellations persisted, raising concerns over its robustness against such disruptions.
We are determined to properly understand what happened and what lessons need to be learned.
The investigation will provide a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding this incident and the broader energy resilience of the UK.
Heathrow Airport is now open and fully operational, but the recent chaos raised questions about its resilience as a major transport hub.
Around 1,400 flights were disrupted, highlighting the significant impact of the substation fire on global travel.
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