The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has received an official letter requesting an extension of deadlines for developing the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP). The initiators of the request note that additional time is necessary to integrate updated data, which could significantly impact the plan's final calculations and recommendations. The SSEP is designed to determine optimal spatial placement of energy infrastructure facilities while accounting for the transition to low-carbon energy. The document should serve as the foundation for long-term planning of generation capacity, grid infrastructure, and energy storage facilities. The authors of the letter emphasize that postponing the deadline is aimed at improving the quality and justification of the plan. Taking into account the most current information will make the final document more accurate and resilient to possible changes in the energy sector. The deadline extension is being viewed as a precautionary measure to avoid hasty decisions that could later require revision. NESO, acting as an independent energy system operator, is responsible for coordinating the plan development process in cooperation with relevant authorities and interested industry stakeholders. It is expected that the additional time will be used for more detailed analysis of technical and economic parameters, as well as for consultations with energy market participants. The final version of the SSEP should provide a more reliable foundation for making decisions on energy infrastructure investments for years to come.