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3d ago

German Gas Reserves at Half Capacity Raise Winter Supply Concerns

Initiative Energien Speichern warns that sluggish summer injections risk leaving storages depleted by late January if a severe winter hits.

Ein Anzeige für Druck ist in der Anlage des Gasspeicher Wolfersberg.
Die Anlage des Erdgasspeichers Rehden

Overview

  • German gas storage stood at just 51% capacity by the end of June, compared with around 65–70% in previous years at that point.
  • Market bookings suggest facilities will reach only about 70% fill by November 1, falling short of EU targets of 85% by early October and 95% by early November.
  • Initiative Energien Speichern cautions that a very cold winter could exhaust reserves by late January 2026, forcing reliance on liquefied natural gas imports.
  • Elevated summer gas prices driven by Middle East tensions and global demand patterns have weakened commercial incentives to inject gas into storage.
  • The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs asserts that market‐driven bookings can achieve an 80% fill by early November, rejecting the need for state‐led storage interventions.