Britain's Hilltop gas storage import, export capacity reduced

(Updates with more detail)

LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Hilltop gas storage facility has had its export and import capacity reduced due to temporary operating restrictions, operator EDF Energy said.

On Friday, EDF Energy said import and export capabilities had been cut by 53 percent. These reductions will remain in place until EDF Energy announces otherwise.

(Reporting by Nina Chestney, editing by Jane Merriman)