European natural gas storage

Why are European natural gas storage numbers important?

European storage numbers are important for the US market as these nations are consumers of exported Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and will influence export demand. European natural gas inventories are updated daily between 4 PM and 5 PM EDT for the prior day. Source: GIE

What percentage of natural gas storage facilities are full in Europe?

As of April 1, 2024, natural gas storage facilities in Europe were 59% full—the highest percentage on record for the end of a heating season (November 1 through March 31)—according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe’s Aggregated Gas Storage Inventory (AGSI+). Note: Percentages calculated by AGSI+.

Does Europe have gas storage reserves?

Europe depends on the import of gas from several sources — most notably from russia. However, with russian agression on Ukraine and putin's constant threats about closing off gas lines, the old continent has ramped up its efforts to fill gas capacities. In this post, you can find the current status of gas storage reserves for European countries.

What is European LNG storage?

European LNG storage is found either in onshore facilities or as offshore "floating" storage. It takes up 600 times less volume than traditional gas storage and can be a more efficient way to storage the commodity. Volumes are received from tankers arriving from the US and around the world.

Will European Union have 85% of its gas reserves ready?

UPDATE #1 – On September 18th, 2022, European Union reached its goal of having at least 85% of its gas reserves ready. However, even at those storage levels, that’s only around 22.5% of its annual consumption. However, this is just one side of the story. Filling underground gas storage reservoirs is one thing.

What is gas infrastructure Europe (GIE)?

European Supply ***NEW!*** Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) provides daily updates on European natural gas inventories for 18 nations. European storage numbers are important for the US market as these nations are consumers of exported Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and will influence export demand.