Britain hopes the US will promise about 10 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the coming year, the report said, adding that discussions about the deal are in their final stages and an announcement could come in a week or two.
However, it also said that wrangling over the exact amount continues and it was possible that a specific figure would not be given when the deal is publicised.
It was also unclear how much of the gas – which will be sold by US companies – will be in the UK energy system this winter, the Telegraph said.
Earlier this year, the US agreed to supply 15 billion cubic metres of LNG to the EU to help it cope with the energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Britain’s National Grid has said that Britain’s ability to secure gas supply would depend upon its prices being high enough to attract exports from Europe and LNG from countries such as Qatar and the US.
US LNG producers’ ability to supply more fuel will rise only modestly until 2025, when three new plants become fully operational, according to US government estimates.
The plants will add 5.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) to the about 11.75 bcfd of exports expected this quarter.
Wholesale gas prices have soared in recent months as economies reopen from Covid-19 lockdowns while high demand for LNG in Asia has resulted in less supply to Europe.
Around 12 British energy suppliers have collapsed this year, affecting more than 2 million customers.
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