380 kV high-voltage transmission line between Geertruidenberg and Krimpen a/d IJssel or Crayestein
Overview of all projects to improve energy infrastructure
To prevent the power grid from becoming overloaded, an additional high-voltage transmission line will be built between Geertruidenberg and Krimpen aan den IJssel or Crayestein (near Dordrecht).
TenneT is the initiator of this project and is responsible for constructing the high-voltage transmission line. The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) is the competent authority and coordinates the decision-making process.
Where is this location?
There are 10 potential routes under consideration for the high-voltage transmission line. Two of the possible routes run along the A16 through the municipality of Moerdijk.
Source: Memo on Scope and Level of Detail, Ministry of KGG and TenneT
What is the latest update?
Currently, the 10 possible routes for the high-voltage transmission line are being evaluated based on various (environmental) factors.
Comments from the Municipality of Moerdijk
- July 4, 2023:Comments on the Draft Scope and Level of Detail Memorandum (Municipality of Moerdijk)
- July 4, 2023:Comments on the Draft Scope and Level of Detail Memorandum (regional)
Planning
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Comprehensive Impact Analysis/Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Preferred Design Decision—Comments Are Welcome
Mid-2027
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Preferred Decision (the Preferred Route)
Late 2027
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Draft Project Decision—Comments Are Welcome
Early 2029
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Project Decision: Only interested parties may still file an appeal with the Council of State
Late 2029
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Start of Work
Contact
The construction of the Geertruidenberg–Krimpen a/d IJssel or Crayestein high-voltage transmission line is a TenneT project. The Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) is responsible for the land-use planning process. Under the heading “More Info,” you’ll find links to the websites of these organizations. If you have any questions for the municipality of Moerdijk, please send an email topowerport@moerdijk.nl.
More information
- Website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (for more information about the steps in the process)
- TenneT website (for more information about the project and an explanation, for example, of why the line cannot be buried: Q&A Krimpen – Geertruidenberg – Crayestein – April 2026 version.pdf)
- Sign up for the TenneT newsletter
News
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