# Britain could run out of gas this winter, Ofgem warns

> UK energy regulator warns of gas shortage this winter as North Sea reserves drop.
- Title: Britain could run out of gas this winter, Ofgem warns
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ofgem, gas, north sea, energy, supply, demand, winter, gas shortage, energy security, drilling, jackdaw field, Britain
- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16231607/Outrage-Ofgem-admits-Britain-run-gas.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:53:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ofgem, uk, gas, north sea, energy, supply, demand, winter, gas shortage, energy security, drilling, jackdaw field
## 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.
## Key takeaway

UK could face gas shortage this winter if demand peaks and supplies are hit, Ofgem warns.