Germany's gas storage hits summer lows, raising concerns
Germany's gas storage levels are at record summer lows. Falling Russian supply and Norway's capacity limits point to a difficult autumn.
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Germany's gas storage hits lows as it nears the limit
How does Europe's largest economy reach mid-summer with its gas storage facilities almost empty? Every July should be the starting gun for filling warehouses before winter, but this year levels are at lows that spell trouble.
Norway, a solution with limits
The trigger is the sharp cut in Russian supply, a consequence of sanctions. Eyes turn to Norway, the trusted partner, but some point out that this flow has physical limits: it already exports to half of Europe and has little room to increase. The irony is glaring: the country that for years was the reliable supplier, Russia, is now the adversary.
Blame and unlikely re-exporters
Opinions on blame are divided: some fault German politicians for the lack of diversification; others blame the sanctions themselves. And a curious detail complicates the story: according to some accounts, Germany was not only buying Russian gas but also re-exporting part of it to Russia. Seen that way, the dependence was stranger than advertised.
Summer moves on and the storage facilities are not filling up. The market has already priced in the uncertainty: gas is rising and Germany repeats its mantra of holding on. Autumn will tell whether the plan was as solid as they claimed.
How does Europe's largest economy reach mid-summer with its gas storage facilities almost empty? Every July should be the starting gun for filling warehouses before winter, but this year levels are at lows that spell trouble.
Norway, a solution with limits
The trigger is the sharp cut in Russian supply, a consequence of sanctions. Eyes turn to Norway, the trusted partner, but some point out that this flow has physical limits: it already exports to half of Europe and has little room to increase. The irony is glaring: the country that for years was the reliable supplier, Russia, is now the adversary.
Blame and unlikely re-exporters
Opinions on blame are divided: some fault German politicians for the lack of diversification; others blame the sanctions themselves. And a curious detail complicates the story: according to some accounts, Germany was not only buying Russian gas but also re-exporting part of it to Russia. Seen that way, the dependence was stranger than advertised.
Summer moves on and the storage facilities are not filling up. The market has already priced in the uncertainty: gas is rising and Germany repeats its mantra of holding on. Autumn will tell whether the plan was as solid as they claimed.
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