Germany will have enough gas for 2.5 months in case of cessation of supplies from Russia

Germany fills underground gas storage facilities (UGS) two weeks ahead, but this does not eliminate the problem of energy shortages in the winter, said the head of the Federal Grid Agency (German regulator) Klaus Müller. transmits Bloomberg agency.

“We’re filling storage faster than ever, but that’s no reason to relax. On the contrary, it should be an impetus for us, we must continue,” he said.

According to him, even if UGS facilities are filled to 95% by November, which is an “elusive” step, this amount of gas will only be enough for 2.5 months to cover all the needs of the country in the event of a complete halt in supplies from Russia. Muller also noted that it would be difficult to fill storage facilities by 85% by October. “At best, the plan can be completed by three-quarters,” he said.

At the end of July “Gazprom”, on the supply of which Germany is highly dependent, reduced the flow of gas through the Nord Stream due to the repair of turbines, now no more than 33 million cubic meters pass through the pipeline. m of gas per day instead of the planned 167 million cubic meters. Müller has already called for a 20% reduction in gas consumption in order to save energy and ensure enough gas for the winter. To this end, in many cities in Germany, the illumination of public buildings and fountains, hot water in the showers of gyms and swimming pools were turned off. In particular, the Berlin authorities, in order to save electricity, from the end of July refused to illuminate 100 public buildings and facilities after midnight, including the Brandenburg Gate and the Red Town Hall (the building of the Berlin Senate).

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