Yorkshire gas field to power Bitcoin mining instead of national energy supply

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A Yorkshire gas field will be used for Bitcoin mining instead of supplying energy to Britain. Reabold Resources plans to build a power station at the West Newton field to generate electricity for Bitcoin mining, rather than using the estimated eight billion cubic metres of gas to meet UK energy needs. The decision has drawn criticism from environmental groups concerned about fossil fuel use and the energy-intensive nature of Bitcoin mining, especially given current energy security fears.


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