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UK energy production and consumption declined from April to June 2024 compared to the same period last year.
Primary energy consumption fell by 2%, with a 1.4% drop when adjusted for temperature changes.
Indigenous energy production decreased by 6.1%, hitting a record low in June due to reduced oil and gas output.
Electricity generation by major power producers was down by 6.2% and reached a record low, according to government statistics.
Gas generation dropped by 41%, while coal generation increased by 29%, though it remains minimal.
Nuclear and renewable energy generation saw increases of 13% and 28%, respectively.
Renewables provided 47.7% of electricity, with gas at 28.3%, nuclear at 22.4% and coal at 0.7%.
The low carbon share of electricity generation rose to 70.1%, a record high, while the fossil fuel share fell to 29.2%.
High levels of net electricity imports contributed to these changes.
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