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UK’s high-pressure gas pipelines ‘provide significant grid flexibility’

UKERC researchers have found a way to more frequently and accurately measure the volume of gas stored in the gas grid

UK gas system “well supplied” – TMR

The UK gas system looks “well supplied” today, according to analysts at npower. The market experts noted the Linepack (i.e. the gas system) is forecast to close the day with 8 million cubic meters (mcm) more than the UK needs. Alex Guiot, Client Portfolio Manager at npower’s Optimisation Desk said: “The power system also remains […]

Drax unit back online lets some gas off the hook

One of the coal units at Drax power station has fired up again, taking the heat off the need for gas power in the UK according to the daily energy market report from supplier npower. Gemma Bruce, Client Portfolio Manager at npower’s Optimisation Desk said today: “An increase in coal generation following return to service […]