Davey: 20 new gas power plants in the pipeline for the UK

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As GE unveils new gas turbines designed to better support renewables on the grid, Energy Secretary says raft of new gas plants are on their way

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has given the clearest indication yet that he expects gas to continue to play a major role in the UK's energy mix for at least the next two decades, revealing...

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