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UK’s National Energy System Operator warns of rising energy risks amid outages, grid delays, and growing reliance on cloud and nuclear tech.

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UK Faces Gas Supply Risks

A recent report from the UK’s National Energy System Operator warns of a potential gas supply shortfall by 2030-31 if key infrastructure fails, highlighting vulnerabilities in undersea pipelines and the need for mitigation measures amid ongoing energy transition challenges.

Iberdrola Boosts UK Energy Investment

Iberdrola plans to invest over £24 billion in UK energy infrastructure by 2028, focusing on grid upgrades to meet rising demand. The company will allocate 35% of the funds to the UK, creating 15,000 jobs, amid ongoing debates over energy costs and renewable infrastructure.

Energy Strain from Data Centers Grows

Global electricity demand is set to double by 2050, driven by AI data centers in the US, China, and Europe. US data centers could account for over 14% of power demand by 2030, raising concerns over infrastructure costs and reliance on fossil fuels amid ongoing energy security challenges.

UK Reliance on AWS Exposed by Outage

Four months after a £40bn investment announcement, the UK government faces scrutiny over its heavy reliance on Amazon Web Services (AWS). A major outage affected thousands of UK and global users, highlighting risks linked to concentrated cloud services and raising questions about resilience and working conditions within Amazon.