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UK Gas Field's Bitcoin Mining Plan Sparks Environmental Backlash

4/20/2026

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A giant gas field near Hull could supply 10% of UK energy but will be used to mine Bitcoin.
Reabold Resources plans a gas-fired power station and a data center for cryptocurrency mining.
Bitcoin mining will be the initial focus, with possible later expansion or sale.
Environmental groups criticized the plan, while the Environment Agency limits fracking due to earthquakes.

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Story summary

A giant gas field near Hull could supply 10% of UK energy but will be used to mine Bitcoin.
Reabold Resources plans a gas-fired power station and a data center for cryptocurrency mining.
Bitcoin mining will be the initial focus, with possible later expansion or sale.
Environmental groups criticized the plan, while the Environment Agency limits fracking due to earthquakes.