-- The UK's North Sea Transition Authority said Wednesday that it has granted a production and storage consent to Centrica Offshore for the Rough gas storage site in the Southern North Sea, allowing it to continue operating until April 30, 2027.
The Rough facility, located off the east coast of England, is the UK's largest gas storage site and plays a key role in supporting the country's energy security, particularly during periods of high demand.
Rough provides half of the UK's gas storage capacity, with 54 billion cubic feet, enough to heat 2.4 million homes over winter, according to Centrica's website.
Centrica has been working to restore and expand the site's storage capabilities after it was partially reopened in 2022 to bolster the UK's energy security and help reduce consumer bills.