Energy: Imports
Commons · Question 6370 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the UK’s energy import dependence, particularly for gas and electricity.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 12 Jun 2026
In 2025, the UK imported 43TWh of electricity, equivalent to 13% of gross UK electricity supply. This helped to reduce reliance on more expensive generation and lower overall system costs. In the same period, the UK exported 12TWh of electricity, enabling...