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Lights out, heaters off: Europeans prepare for winter
In response, governments have worked hard to find new supplies and conserve energy, with gas storage facilities now 86 per cent full ahead of the winter heating season — beating the goal of...
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Will Europe's gas storage be 80% full?
Following a scramble for fuel over the summer after top European gas supplier Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe's gas storage is now 79.94% full, Gas Infrastructure Europe data shows, setting up countries to exceed their target to have 80% full storage by November. In a normal year that could cover Europe's winter peak in gas use.
Why is gas storage important in Europe?
Gas storage is key for security of supply in Europe as it can cover up to one-third of the EU’s gas demand in winter. The figures published today show that gas storage levels have reached 1024 TWh or 90.12% of storage capacity (equivalent to just over 93 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas). EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson said:
How long will gas storage last in Europe?
Full gas storage could sustain European countries for, at best, about three months, according to Aurora Energy Research. In Germany, home to nearly a quarter of the EU's storage, stored gas could meet 80 to 90 days of average demand.
How much gas is stored in the EU?
Ahead of this year's deadline, tomorrow, the current gas storage level EU-wide is over 95%, according to the latest figures released by Gas Infrastructure Europe. There is currently around 100 bcm of gas in storage in the EU, which represents around one third of the EU's annual gas consumption. Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said:
How successful are Europe's gas storage initiatives?
So far, the initiatives have been successful. As of July 4th, Europe’s gas storage was at 79%. At the current pace of refilling, storage is expected to hit its target capacity before October, Reuters reported based on data from Gas Infrastructure Europe.
Will Europe's gas storage hit its target capacity before October?
As of July 4th, Europe’s gas storage was at 79%. At the current pace of refilling, storage is expected to hit its target capacity before October, Reuters reported based on data from Gas Infrastructure Europe. The abundance of European gas storage and the fast pace of refilling has caused prices to fall sharply in the first half of the year.