Wallonia approves route perimeter for 380kV Boucle du Hainaut line

The Walloon government has approved a reservation perimeter for the 85 km, 380kV Boucle du Hainaut power line connecting Avelgem to Courcelles, a decision that ends a phase of route selection but opens new legal battles over exact alignment and compensation. The 6 GW line is critical for Belgium's grid capacity and renewable integration, but faces strong local opposition, indicating continued project delays and legal risk.