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Written question asked by Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 19 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Friday, 26 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Natural Gas: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of gas used in the UK is domestically produced; if he will provide a breakdown of non-domestically produced gas used in the UK; and what steps she is taking to help reduce reliance on imported gas products.

Answer

Indigenous production of gas has been equivalent to around half of UK demand for over a decade (DUKES Chapter 4). Gas imports by origin are published in Energy Trends table 4.4.

The UK has a secure and diverse energy system and does not rely on any one source of supply. The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill is designed to give industry certainty as to the future of licensing rounds, which will enhance the UK’s energy security and reduce its reliance on imported gas.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10679
Session
2023-24
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Imports Natural gas
Link
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