Heathrow's power outage - a one-off?

Mar 27, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Simon Gallagher, Managing Director of UK Network Services, delves into the fallout from a major power outage at Heathrow, caused by a transformer fire. He explores why backup systems failed to keep the airport operational despite two functional substations. Gallagher raises urgent questions about the vulnerabilities of the UK's energy infrastructure and contrasts Heathrow's power strategies with those of data centers. The conversation highlights the critical need for improved resilience in energy supply, with significant implications for travel and business.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Heathrow Power Failures and Backup Systems

02:13 • 2min

Fire Incident and Transformer Failure at North Hyde Substation

04:04 • 2min

Heathrow's Power Struggles: Lessons in Energy Resilience

05:42 • 16min

Navigating Power Demand: Data Centers and Zonal Pricing Implications

21:52 • 3min