Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreat Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has warned of potential "tight days" for energy supply this winter, Despite reporting the strongest electricity margins since 2020, Neso said imported electricity from Europe could be used “when required” to power homes and businesses.National Gas confirmed that Great Britain has sufficient gas supply capability for peak demand, anticipating a 3 per cent reduction in gas demand compared to last winter, though some "tighter periods" may require industry support. However, the country's gas storage capacity has decreased significantly as the Rough storage site, which provides about half of Britain's storage, is no longer storing gas. This cessation at the Rough site, due to financial viability concerns, increases Great Britain's reliance on imported liquified natural gas (LNG) to cover demand spikes. In fullBrits issued winter energy supply warning with ‘tight days’ aheadThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Electricity from Europe could be used to power British homes
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreat Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has warned of potential "tight days" for energy supply this winter, Despite reporting the strongest electricity margins since 2020, Neso said imported electricity from Europe could be used “when required” to power homes and businesses.National Gas confirmed that Great Britain has sufficient gas supply capability for peak demand, anticipating a 3 per cent reduction in gas demand compared to last winter, though some "tighter periods" may require industry support. However, the country's gas storage capacity has decreased significantly as the Rough storage site, which provides about half of Britain's storage, is no longer storing gas. This cessation at the Rough site, due to financial viability concerns, increases Great Britain's reliance on imported liquified natural gas (LNG) to cover demand spikes. In fullBrits issued winter energy supply warning with ‘tight days’ aheadThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
