Centrica frontrunner to buy National Grid's LNG terminal in $2 billion deal, FT reports
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 13 2025
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Source: Reuters
Centrica and Energy Capital Partners in Negotiations: Centrica, the owner of British Gas, is in discussions to acquire the Isle of Grain LNG terminal from National Grid for approximately £1.5 billion ($2.03 billion), with a potential announcement expected soon.
Impact of LNG on European Energy Markets: The LNG terminal is crucial for Europe's gas supply amid ongoing energy market disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has led to increased prices affecting British consumers.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
