Gas
Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. Last-minute deals with Belgium are not a proper fix
CEII brief
The Guardian reported on 23 Oct 2026: Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. Last-minute deals with Belgium are not a proper fix.
Read the full story on The GuardianThe UK still imports 60% of its gas and, even with Jackdaw, its energy supply and resilience problems are not going away After the overdue approval of the Jackdaw field in the North Sea, here comes a reminder that Britain still imports almost 60% of its gas and the stuff has…
Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
21.3% of electricity in Belgium came from gas in 2025Countries in this story
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