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US POWER: UK Set To Reduce Gas Imports for Power Generation

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The UK is set to import 77% of its natural gas supply by 2030 due to the long-term production decline, while gas imports for power generation are set to fall by 57% by 2030 due to the increased use of renewables according to a study by Ember. 

  • In 2023, 45% of the UK’s gas supply was imported.
  • Gas imports for power generation are set to decline with the reduction of gas for power generation by around 75% by 2030.
  • The UK is forecast to become a net power exporter by 2030 under the UK Clean Power 2030 Plan. 
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The UK is set to import 77% of its natural gas supply by 2030 due to the long-term production decline, while gas imports for power generation are set to fall by 57% by 2030 due to the increased use of renewables according to a study by Ember. 

  • In 2023, 45% of the UK’s gas supply was imported.
  • Gas imports for power generation are set to decline with the reduction of gas for power generation by around 75% by 2030.
  • The UK is forecast to become a net power exporter by 2030 under the UK Clean Power 2030 Plan.