Centrica, the owner of British Gas, has struck a £20bn deal with Norway's Equinor to purchase a significant portion of the UK's gas needs. The agreement includes provisions for potential swaps to emissions-free hydrogen, aligning with the UK's net zero agenda. Equinor's hydrogen projects in the UK, in collaboration with Centrica and SSE, aim to contribute to a low carbon future. The UK's gas demand is projected to decrease as renewable energy output rises and government policies drive the adoption of electric alternatives. With gas currently comprising a significant portion of the UK's energy demand, targets have been set to reduce gas usage and promote the use of electric heat pumps in homes. The government's push towards a net zero economy by 2050 necessitates a substantial reduction in gas consumption and the exploration of low carbon energy sources like hydrogen.