Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 20549

Natural Gas: Storage

Tabled: 16 December 2024

Answered: 18 December 2024

Question

Chris Hinchliff

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of improving the longevity of gas storage capacity.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government recognises the value in having natural gas storage facilities in place as a source of balancing system flexibility when demand for gas is high and allowing for the future storage of hydrogen. Energy security remains a key priority for this ...

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