rough storage

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

February 16, 2023

Centrica’s profits triple over 2022 but are ‘not sustainable’

Centrica’s profits have more than tripled over the last year to hit £3.308 billion amid the energy crisis.

The Rough gas storage site was opened in 1985 off the coast of Yorkshire. Image: Centrica.

October 28, 2022

Rough reopens boosting UK’s gas storage capacity by 50% ahead of winter

Centrica has officially reopened the Rough gas storage facility, increasing the UK’s storage capacity by 50%.

October 24, 2022

Current± Price Watch: One of the warmest Octobers on record keep power prices low for now

In this week’s edition of our Current± Price Watch series – powered by LCP Enact – we take a look at how a mild October has provided some welcome stability in power prices.

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August 31, 2022

Government grants approvals for reopening of Rough as concerns grow for winter energy security

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has granted approval and consent to allow Centrica Offshore UK (COUK) to reopen its Rough gas storage site situated off the East Yorkshire coast.