Britain’s power grid has raised the prospect of tight energy supplies this winter, releasing an unusually early forecast to help the energy sector prepare for fallout-related winter stresses. from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“While the UK is not dependent on Russian gas to the same extent as the rest of Europe, it is clear that stopping gas flows into Europe could have major impacts, including huge prices. high”, British National Grid said in a new report.
The organization says it will deal with the unpredictable and expensive energy situation, along with any blackouts, by delaying the closure of coal plants and encouraging greater participation. on the “demand side response” from energy users.
That seems to be an allusion to the probable need for individuals to accept the limits of electricity, which currently pose a threat to residents of many European countries.
On Tuesday, the European Union agreed cut down on gas usage up to 15% in the spring in response to “Putin’s energy blackmail”, according to a statement by Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, the bloc’s executive body.
Russian gas flows into Europe have fallen to a third of the June average. The continent often depends on Russian sources for 40% of its gas consumption.
Russia’s apparent attempt to pressure EU governments is in response to EU sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. On August 1, the EU will ban on coal imports from Russiaand by the end of the year it will ban most imports of Russian oil.
Unlike many European countries, Britain produces a significant amount of its own gas, but the country has still faced skyrocketing energy prices in recent months.
