LNG (Liquefied natural gas) in the UK Today

Over 18 million homes in the UK use natural gas; we use natural gas to heat our homes, cook food, enjoy a hot shower and over 40% of all electricity produced in the UK comes from natural gas.

Another reason why demand for LNG (Liquefied natural gas) imports is growing is the increasing need to diversify energy supplies to ensure security of supply.

Over the next few years, as North Sea gas declines and the UK needs to import increasing amounts of gas, some of it will come through pipelines, but these are dependent on one particular source of supply. Liquefied natural gas terminals provide flexibility, as the gas can come from anywhere in the world, especially countries too far away to supply gas by pipeline.

The UK has already been home to Liquefied natural gas for over 40 years with a number of storage sites that include Avonmouth (Bristol), Glenmavis (Airdrie, Scotland), and Partington (Manchester).These sites take natural gas from the UK’s National Transmission System and cool and liquefy it into Liquefied natural gas, then when required, the Liquefied natural gas is regasified to meet the peak demand of UK households and businesses.

Dragon LNG’s new facilities can supply 5% of the UK’s energy needs. There are also Liquefied natural gas import facilities at the Isle of Grain (Rochester, Kent) and South Hook (Pembrokeshire).