Who is the CEO of Western Power Distribution?

Philip Swift (Nov 7, 2018–)Western Power Distribution / CEO

Who is Western Power Distribution owned by?

WPD is owned by PPL Global LLC, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation of Allentown, Pennsylvania. In October 2000, WPD acquired Hyder plc, the former Welsh multi- utility company which owned the electricity distribution business serving South and West Wales.

Has Western Power Distribution been sold?

The £7.8 billion sale of Britain’s largest electricity distribution business, Western Power Distribution (WPD), has been finalised. Two months ago, National Grid announced the acquisition from PPL Corporation.

Has National Grid bought Western Power Distribution?

Western Power Distribution is now officially part of National Grid | National Grid Group. Western Power Distribution (WPD) has joined us at National Grid Group, working together for a clean, fair and affordable energy future.

Is Western Power Distribution a private company?

Western Power Distribution was a subsidiary of the American energy company PPL Corporation for many years. In August 2020, PPL announced an intention to sell WPD….Western Power Distribution.

Type Subsidiary
Services Energy
Parent National Grid
Website www.westernpower.co.uk

Who bought National Grid Gas?

Macquarie Group Ltd.
National Grid Plc agreed to sell 60% of its gas transmission business to a consortium including Macquarie Group Ltd. in a deal that will value the unit at 9.6 billion pounds ($12.7 billion).

Who will buy National Grid?

How many customers do Western power have?

We deliver electricity to over 8 million customers over a 55,500 square kilometres service area and we employ over 6,500 staff.

Who owns National Grid?

Firstly, the National Grid is owned and maintained by regional transmission companies. Secondly, the company called the National Grid Group, own a couple of regional transmission companies, in addition to managing the Power Grid transmission system.

Is Western power part of SSE?

Western Power Distribution is the trading identity of four electricity distribution companies in the United Kingdom: WPD South West (operating in South West England), WPD South Wales (in South Wales) and WPD Midlands (two companies, in the East Midlands and West Midlands)….Western Power Distribution.

Type Subsidiary
Website www.westernpower.co.uk

How many employees does Western Power Distribution have?

When you join WPD you become a part of our 6,500 plus strong team of professional, clerical and administrative staff looking after our extensive electricity distribution network, serving 7.8 million customers in the Midlands, South Wales and South West.

Is Western Power government owned?

Western Power is a Western Australian State Government owned corporation responsible for building, maintaining and operating an electricity network that connects our 2.3 million customers to traditional and renewable energy sources, delivering an essential service to our community.

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