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How is natural gas stored?

Basically, it is an insurance against unforeseen supply needs. There are two methods for storing natural gas: LNG can be shipped and stored in liquid form. It takes up much less space than gaseous natural gas. It is shipped mostly on the seas. Most of the natural gas is stored in underground gas storages.

How does a natural gas storage system work?

Natural gas is injected into the underground storages, and as more natural gas is added, more pressure is building up. It means that the underground facility becomes a sort of pressurized natural gas container. More natural gas means more pressure, so the extraction is easier.

What are the most common underground natural gas storages?

The most common underground natural gas storages are depleted gas reservoirs. They account for 80-90% of the total natural gas underground storage. According to figures published by Gas Infrastructure Europe, the operational EU storage capacity amounted to 1,131 TWh (roughly 100 bcm) by the end of 2018.

How much gas is stored in the EU?

According to figures published by Gas Infrastructure Europe, the operational EU storage capacity amounted to 1,131 TWh (roughly 100 bcm) by the end of 2018. At EU level the storages would cover only one third of the average winter consumption, while in some countries this coverage ratio is less than 10%.

What are the different types of natural gas storage?

There are two kinds of natural gas storages: The difference between the two is deliverability. The base load storage is for meeting seasonal demand. The base load delivery rates are low – the natural gas can be extracted each day, but in limited quantities. In contrast, the peak load storage has a high-deliverability for short periods of time.