Germany Faces Winter Gas Shortage Risk as Storage Lags
INES said underground storage was 53% full on Sept. 1 and warned a severe cold snap could leave Germany short by as much as 25%.
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Soon the heating season begins. But the gas storage tanks are only moderately filled. The gas storage association INES warns of possible bottlenecks, but also pursues its own interests.
Germany news: Gas reserves historically low ahead of winter
Gas storage operator association INES has warned that Germany's gas reserves could run out in the event of a cold winter. Meanwhile, fallout from the AfD's state election victory continues. Follow DW for the latest.
The gas storage facilities in Germany are dangerously empty. Experts warn: In a hard winter, more than a quarter of the required gas could be missing.
The German gas reservoirs were dangerously empty during the summer. Now it is clear that more than 77 percent of filling levels can no longer be reached by winter. The hope is that it will not get too cold.
According to the gas storage association INES, the gas reserves are only enough over the winter at normal temperatures. In case of great cold, it becomes critical for companies and the population.
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