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Gas Storage Levels in Germany and France Hit Record Lows, Reports Gazprom
Gas injection rates in Germany, France minimal since 2013 — Gazprom
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Gas injection rates in underground storage facilities in Germany and France are at their lowest levels since 2013, according to Gazprom. As of May 22, Germany's largest storage facility, Rehden, is only 4.2% filled, indicating a significant decline in gas reserves.
- 01Germany and France's gas storage levels are the lowest since 2013 as of May 22.
- 02Rehden, Germany's largest underground gas storage (UGS), is only 4.2% filled.
- 03The Netherlands also reports historically low filling rates, with major facilities empty since last winter.
- 04Gas Infrastructure Europe provided the data confirming these low levels.
- 05Injection into the Grijpskerk UGS in the Netherlands has not yet commenced for the current season.
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According to Gazprom, gas injection rates into underground storage facilities in Germany and France have reached their lowest levels since 2013. As of May 22, the average filling rates for these countries are significantly diminished, with Germany's largest underground gas storage, Rehden, only 4.2% filled. This marks one of the lowest levels recorded for this date. Additionally, the Netherlands is experiencing historically low filling rates, with major storage facilities like Norg and Grijpskerk completely empty since last winter and injection into Grijpskerk yet to begin. These trends indicate a concerning decline in gas reserves across these key European nations.
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The low gas storage levels could lead to energy supply challenges in Germany and France, particularly as demand increases during the summer months.
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