UK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticism

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enFinanceShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailUK gas-investment firm weighs bitcoin mining, draws criticismReabold Resources' gas field is so large it could theoretically mine 50,000 BTC, local media said. The firm said it will test bitcoin mining before pivoting to data centers.By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Sheldon Reback Apr 20, 2026, 3:22 p.m. Make preferred on A U.K.-based investment firm that focuses on gas exploitation is planning to test gas-powered bitcoin mining. (CoinDesk archives)What to know: Reabold Resources is considering a pilot gas-powered bitcoin mining station at its West Newton A well site in northern England to showcase how its gas reserves could fuel future data centers.The company says bitcoin mining would initially help finance further development of the large o

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