Media: Germany faces gas supply concerns amid low storage levels

Germany’s gas storage facilities are currently only about a quarter full, sparking concern over potential supply challenges, though officials say the nation’s energy needs should be met through the end of the heating season.

Green Party lawmakers called for a special session of the Bundestag, urging Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to address risks linked to low reserves. They warned that a sudden cold snap or infrastructure disruption could strain Germany’s gas supply, Spiegel writes.

In response, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Economy and Energy reassured the public, emphasising that additional supplies can be sourced through liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and pipelines from Norway and the United States.

Experts are divided: some caution that a prolonged cold spell exceeding 20 days could push reserves to critical levels, slowing extraction rates, while others argue that current storage is adequate and that extra imports can be arranged if necessary.

Gas prices remain stable, reflecting typical seasonal trends despite the low storage levels.

By Sabina Mammadli