John Pettigrew
John Pettigrew is the Chief Executive of National Grid, a prominent energy and utility company in the UK. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Pettigrew has been instrumental in leading National Grid through significant changes and challenges in the energy landscape. Recently, he made headlines by addressing the power outage at Heathrow Airport caused by a fire at the North Hyde substation, asserting that other substations were available to supply power and questioning the airport's decision to shut down operations.
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John Pettigrew stated that power had always been available to the airport from two other nearby substations.
Airlines using Heathrow could face bill for new power system – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-28
John Pettigrew, the National Grid chief executive, stated that power had remained available to the airport through two other substations.
Blaze that shut Heathrow not suspicious: London police
New Zealand· 2025-03-26John Pettigrew, chief executive of National Grid, commented on the unprecedented nature of the power cut affecting Heathrow.
Heathrow airport closure deeply concerning, says PM
United Kingdom· 2025-03-25
John Pettigrew, the chief executive of National Grid, stated that Heathrow had 'enough power' from other substations following a fire.
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after substation fireUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
John Pettigrew, the CEO of National Grid, said there were two other substations able to provide power to Heathrow.
UK’s Heathrow defends decision to shut airport amid blame game
United States· 2025-03-24John Pettigrew, the CEO of National Grid, criticized the closure of Heathrow Airport due to a power outage.
Heathrow: Flughafen hätte laut Stromversorger versorgt werden können
Luxembourg· 2025-03-24John Pettigrew disputed the version of events regarding the airport's backup systems.
How did a fire leave Heathrow Airport in darkness, with insufficient backup?New Zealand· 2025-03-24
John Pettigrew, the National Grid chief executive, stated that there was enough power for Heathrow to remain open despite the fire.
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire | Heathrow airportUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24