Kistos increases gas storage facility working capacity by 24%
North Sea operator Kistos (LON:KIST) has increased the working gas capacity at its newly acquired Hill Top Farm site by 24% following a trial.
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Kistos takes over two EDF gas storage sites for £25 million
Kistos (LSE: KIST) has acquired a 100% stake in EDF Energy's gas storage company, resulting in the firm picking up two UK storage sites.
Major parties in ‘rush to the bottom’ on UK energy policy, says Kistos’ Andrew Austin
“Each time we think we have certainty, someone moves the goalposts and that's not helpful.”
Kistos to buy two UK onshore gas storage sites from EDF Energy
Independent North Sea operator Kistos (AIM:KIST) has agreed to purchase two onshore gas storage sites from EDF Energy for £25 million.
UK government says lack of supply flexibility could leave gas system “exposed”
The UK government will launch a consultation with industry on future gas supply and storage requirements as production from the North Sea declines.
Europe gas storage is 90% full. It still may not be enough
Europe’s natural gas reserves are almost full, though that still may not be enough to see the region through winter.
Centrica nearly doubles gas storage at UK Rough field
Centrica said it "stands ready" to spend £2bn to create the "largest long duration low-carbon energy storage facility in the world".
Centrica: Rough gas storage could run for 40 more years through fresh investment
Centrica has said it could keep its Rough gas storage field running for 40 more years through fresh investment.
European gas is stuck in storage after prices sank from peak
Last year, as Russian natural gas supplies to Europe dwindled, buyers on the continent hoarded gas at record prices and injected it into storage in preparation for a grim winter.
Refilling UK gas stores in 2023 will be a tough ask, says top academic
European oil and gas shortages could be on course to worsen next year when sanctions against Russia properly manifest themselves.
Centrica confirms re-opening of Rough gas storage
Centrica (LON:CNA) has confirmed the reopening of the Rough gas storage facility, boosting the UK’s storage capacity by half ahead of an uncertain winter.
NSTA gives Centrica green light to reopen Rough gas storage site
Centrica (LON: CNA) has been given the go-ahead by the industry regulator to reopen the Rough gas storage site off the coast of England.
European Energy Slumps as German Gas Stores Fill Ahead of Target
European natural gas prices plunged the most since March after Germany said its gas stores are filling up faster than planned.
Centrica aiming to reopen Rough gas storage at start of September
Centrica is aiming to start filling up the Rough gas storage facility in "little more than a fortnight".
Rough: Centrica applies to reopen UK’s largest gas storage facility
Centrica has submitted an application to reopen Rough, Britain’s largest gas storage facility, as the country seeks solutions to a harsh winter ahead.
Rough: Britain’s largest gas storage site to reopen ‘within months’
Rough, the UK’s largest gas storage site which controversially closed in 2017, is to “reopen within months” according to a report.
Aberdeen energy leader makes case for ‘strategic’ gas storage in UK supply strategy
With a new energy supply strategy for the UK set to be unveiled shortly, Aberdeen University’s John Underhill says gas storage and ‘joined up’ thinking should be prioritised.
Watch: New North Sea licences ‘not a reasonable response’ to surging prices, MPs told
MPs have been told that offering new oil and gas licences in the UK North Sea “is not a reasonable response” to the price crisis being triggered by the invasion of Ukraine.
Energy reality bites as Ukraine crisis unfolds
The madness in Ukraine has dramatically fast-forwarded issues that were already in the making. Soaring energy prices, over-reliance on imported gas, storage which is essential to facilitate the growth of renewables … the list goes on and on.
Jeremy Cresswell: Shocking fragility of the UK’s energy system
Far from having an energy production, supply and distribution machine that is robust and flexible as claimed, the UK’s is in a mess.
Harland and Wolff granted licence for new UK gas storage project
A marine licence has been granted to Harland and Wolff for a new gas storage licence in the UK.
‘Vital’ gas storage project given green light by UK Gov to forge ahead
Harland & Wolff has been given the green light to push ahead with a “vital” gas storage project that could help to ensure security of supply in the UK.
Safety watchdog slams SSE over potential for ‘jet fire’ at gas facility
SSE has been condemned by the safety watchdog over the potential for a “jet fire” to occur at a gas storage facility.
Time to put Crown Estate in its place
"There is no organisation in the world like The Crown Estate", according to its own website. And who could disagree?
Weatherford marks 10 years of expandable tubulars success
Weatherford is marking 10 years of expanded sand screens manufacture with a significant further expansion of dedicated manufacturing facilities in Europe.