Ofgem plans to authorize investment to boost gas import capacity for winter 2026–27

POLITICO reports Ofgem plans to let National Gas recoup costs for maintaining Belgian gas import capacity in winter 2026–27. Ofgem warns of a supply shortfall if a one-in-20-year cold day coincides with the loss of Britain’s largest gas infrastructure element. Interconnector Ltd said it would restore import capacity to 27.8 GW. Ofgem estimates the plan could add £1.19 annually to each domestic energy bill for five years; National Gas says shortages are not expected.