Hastière-Pondrôme
Upgrading of the existing overhead line
Elia plans to replace the overhead line between the Hastière and Pondrôme substations. Originally built in 1967 this line is now reaching the end of its life and must be replaced in order to ensure grid reliability and to continue contributing to security of supply in the region.
The upgraded line will follow the same route as the existing line. The new line will be built to the 110 kV size, which will be the new standard in the region (replacing 70 kV). This will ultimately make it possible to prevent grid saturation when factoring in the significant development of renewable energies which, by their very nature, are intermittent. Since electricity generated from renewable sources is highly dependent on weather factors outside human control, it is intermittent.
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In the interest of societyThis project addresses two major challenges:
- Making sure we have reliable infrastructure that enables us to continue contributing to security of supply in the region;
- Anticipating future trends in generation/consumption: this region is conducive to the development of renewable energy sources. However, since energy generated from these new sources is dependent on weather factors outside human control, it is intermittent. In the event of generation peaks, such energy must be evacuated in order not to saturate the grid. Upgrading the Hastière-Pondrôme line to a 110 kV size will meet this need. The upgrade from 70 kV to 110 kV in this area is in line with Elia's determination to upgrade an ageing grid and enable the integration of numerous renewable energies in the region.
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The route
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EnvironmentAs a responsible company, Elia is deeply committed to the environment and intends to make a positive contribution to the energy transition by focusing on biodiversity, local residents, local partners and stakeholders when developing our grid. As part of the Hastière-Pondrôme project, collective and public initiatives will be proposed and implemented through environmental partnerships with a view to supporting local sustainable development.
Please consult our Compensation measures webpage for more information.
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Schedule- August 2021: submission of the permit application
- September 2021: information sessions for local residents
- End 2021 – Beginning 2022: Permit decision
- 2022: Start of works
- 2025: End of works
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DocumentsBrochure for local residents - September 2021 (in French)
Brochure for local residents - April 2023 (in French)
Letter for local residents - information meeting in Houyet - July 2023 (in French)
News
26 May 2025
Asian hornet traps: encouraging results in Houyet
Since 2023, the fight against the Asian hornet, a real scourge for domestic and wild bees, has been mobilising the beekeeping community.
As part of our support measures for the Hastière-Pondrôme project, we decided to finance the purchase of several dozen selective traps for beekeepers in the municipalities of Beauraing, Hastière and Houyet.
Almost a year later, the results of this initiative are encouraging!
19 March 2025
Rehabilitation of access roads following the project to reinforce the electricity connection
Works to reinforce the electricity connection between Hastière and Pondrôme substations is now complete. Following the successful commissioning of the line on 29 November, we are now embarking on the final phase of the project: the rehabilitation of the access roads to the pylons.
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