Gas will continue to play an “important role” in all foreseeable futures for the energy system, according to system operator National Grid. The company today (13 July) released the latest iteration of its annual Future Energy Scenarios report, which examines a series of possible trajectories for the energy system corresponding to different degrees of green ambition and prosperity. Speaking at the launch event in London, National Grid energy supply and demand manager Jan Mather said gas will remain a “critical part” of the energy system across all four of the main scenarios – “two degrees”, “consumer power”, “slow progression” and “steady state” – both on an economic basis and in terms of security of supply.
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