UK Energy Regulator Warns of ‘Significant Risk’ of Gas Shortage
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Chimneys at the gas fired Grain power station near Rochester, UK. 40% of the UK’s electricity comes from burning gas.
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The UK faces a “significant risk” of gas shortages this winter and could enter an emergency that would see power stations switched off, according to regulator Ofgem.