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> I think this would be a lot more useful if it showed the capacity. Our problem in the UK isn't keeping our reserves at capacity, it's that they're tiny. You
by noja 4y ago
> I think this would be a lot more useful if it showed the capacity. Our problem in the UK isn't keeping our reserves at capacity, it's that they're tiny.
You are right. Check the "Stock/Consumption %" column here: https://agsi.gie.eu/ https://agsi.gie.eu/ (choose the correct UK)
The UK (post-Brexit) currently has 1.2% of yearly capacity stored, and reserves are at 100%
I wonder what the UK gas reserves are for? Demand smoothing?
- mcintyre1994 4y agoThanks, that source has a lot more data! The Stock / Consumption field is especially interesting for comparison. The UK's largest gas storage plant closed in 2017 (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/20/uk-gas-storage-prices-rough-british-gas-centrica https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/20/uk-gas-stor...), AFAIK there's been no effort to replace it since then. Not sure why it's been kept so low though.