MickN wrote:Thank you Tanada and Gasmon for such clear explanations of the historic and ongoing catastrophe that has been the UK's energy policy.
I had a conversation with our gas boiler service man some time ago. He was told when he joined that North Sea gas would easily see him out
till retirement - 30 years later and a very sprightly 50 it seems unlikely. I asked him what he thought of the recent dash for gas (ie gas for electricity as well as the more traditional home heating and cooking for 20 million homes). He said the thought of the Domestic Gas grid running empty should keep every politician awake at night as it would be a multi year task to get it recharged.
Gasmon-any thoughts on whether undersea gasification of the North East coast is worthwhile or even possible?
You might find the gasification report thread useful, it has several links relevant to your question.
Underground Coal Gasification