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Britain could run out of gas this winter, Ofgem warns
UK energy regulator warns of gas shortage this winter as North Sea reserves drop.
In brief
UK energy regulator warns of gas shortage this winter as North Sea reserves drop. UK could face gas shortage this winter if demand peaks and supplies are hit, Ofgem warns. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Ofgem warns of gas shortage
UK could run out of gas this winter if demand peaks and supplies are hit.
Falling North Sea reserves
Gas supply resilience reduced by falling North Sea reserves and lower imports.
Jonathan Brearley's warning
Jonathan Brear: UK could face negative supply margin on cold weather days.
1-in-20 cold weather day
Gas demand peaks on days so cold Britain only expects one every 20 years.
Loss of gas infrastructure
Loss of single largest gas infrastructure element could worsen shortage.
Belgium gas agreement
Ofgem approved gas agreement with Belgium to boost supply.
Jackdaw field drilling
North Sea drilling approval increases gas production over winter.
Andrew Bowie's criticism
Tory energy spokesman calls Ofgem warning 'sneaked out' and 'utterly outrageous'.
Kemi Badenoch's stance
Tory leader says PM should allow more gas and oil licenses for energy security.
Donald Trump's support
Trump praises UK North Sea drilling as 'great news' for energy wealth.
Jackdaw project history
Jackdaw project approved in 2022 but delayed by Greenpeace legal challenge.
Downing Street stance
Downing Street says 2024 manifesto pledge doesn't apply to already earmarked sites.
Economic impact
Jackdaw project will increase domestic gas production by 6% and boost economy by £2.9billion.
Energy wealth fund
Tax revenues from North Sea oil and gas will fund renewable energy projects.
Miatta Fahnbulleh's stance
Energy Secretary says domestic gas better than imports for climate goals.
Rosebank project
Rosebank oil project may not be greenlit as it's exported oil less relevant for domestic energy.
The one thing
UK could face gas shortage this winter if demand peaks and supplies are hit, Ofgem warns.
