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Britain's winter blackout risk the lowest in six years but 'tight' days expected
Britain's electricity margins are the strongest since 2020, with a 900-megawatt surplus easing blackout risks despite expected supply constraints in early December and mid-January.
- Great Britain's National Energy System Operator warned of potential 'tight days' for energy supply this winter, although new battery storage is expected to help meet demand.
- The National Energy System Operator reported that electricity margins are at their strongest level since 2020, but indicated that tighter periods may still occur.
- Gas network operator National Gas stated that gas demand is expected to be 3% lower than last winter, easing pressure on supply.
- Deborah Petterson from Neso emphasized the need to prepare for potential energy challenges while maintaining a resilient energy supply.
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Britain's winter energy supply secure despite tighter gas margins, grid operators say
Britain's electricity and gas grid operators expect the country to have sufficient energy supplies this winter, despite tighter gas margins due to declining domestic production, they said in their respective winter outlooks on Thursday.
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