Tag: Security of supply
Will Nord Stream 2 become a ticking time bomb?
Pipeline landing station in Lubmin in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania Nobody feels responsible for the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline anymore. (Photo: Paul-Langrock.de) Berlin After the sanctions were imposed on Russia…
That’s why Habeck has gas procured for 1.5 billion euros
Berlin The Federal Ministry of Economics (BMWK) buys liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 1.5 billion euros in order to fill the natural gas storage facilities and thus ease the supply…
Transit of Russian natural gas through Ukraine is at record levels
Gas pipeline in Ukraine In the days and weeks leading up to February 25, Russia had only partially used the booked transit capacity. (Photo: AP) Berlin Since the beginning of…
Energy transition as a solution if Russia fails? an illusion
The energy supply crisis is showing Germany and large parts of Europe mercilessly how dependent they are on supplies from abroad. And this is by no means limited to natural…
“Doing nothing is not an option”
Siegfried Russwurm The President of the Federation of German Industries thinks it is unlikely that the nuclear phase-out will be postponed. (Photo: imago images/Reiner Zensen) Berlin Siegfried Russwurm, President of…
“Doing nothing is not an option”
Siegfried Russwurm The President of the Federation of German Industries thinks it is unlikely that the nuclear phase-out will be postponed. (Photo: imago images/Reiner Zensen) Berlin Siegfried Russwurm, President of…
Authorities demand a concept for the dismantling of the Baltic Sea pipeline
Tubes for Nord Stream 2 construction Berlin If the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 2 were not put into operation for a long time, the operators would have to develop…
These three steps should point the way to larger gas reserves
Natural gas storage facility in Rehden, Lower Saxony The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to ensure that the natural gas storage facilities in Germany have certain minimum filling levels before…
Politicians scorn natural gas from Germany
Wintershall Dea natural gas production facility in Langwedel, Lower Saxony In Lower Saxony there is massive resistance to natural gas production. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Natural gas production in Germany is…
Climate protectors are critical of Habeck’s LNG plans
DUH Managing Director Sascha Müller-Kraenner told the Handelsblatt: “In our opinion, Climate Protection Minister Habeck must deal even more intensively with the question of whether there are alternatives.” The question…
Gas supplies fall below critical limit
Natural gas pipeline in the Gaisburg gas power plant Deliveries to gas-fired power plants could be stopped as long as their shutdown does not affect the overall power supply system.…
What happens if Putin turns off the gas?
Wladimir Putin The Russian President is aware of Europe’s dependence on his country’s gas. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The 59 pages of the “Gas Crisis Prevention” guide tell you what happens…
How liquid gas terminals want to go green
Berlin In view of the ongoing gas supply crisis, the construction of LNG terminals in Germany is becoming the focus of the debate. The developers of such terminals, which can…
Ampel wants to protect customers from dubious providers
three-phase meter The traffic light aims to better protect consumers against price fluctuations. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Insurance is designed to protect electricity and gas customers if their energy provider goes…
Russia was Germany’s most important supplier in 2021
Eugal natural gas pipeline in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Around half of the natural gas and hard coal imports in 2021 came from Russia. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Germany’s energy bill rose to…
In an emergency, Europe cannot replace deliveries from Russia
Natural gas liquefaction plant in Murmansk, Russia The European Union currently gets around a third of its gas requirements from the country. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) Berlin, Brussels, New York, Washington…
EEX boss Peter Reitz warns politicians of interference in the energy market
Reitz warns of government interference. The market works “very well”. He rejects price caps: “If there are market participants who are willing to conclude a trade, then it does not…
“I can only warn politicians against intervening in the energy market”
Reitz warns of government interference. The market works “very well”, he said. He rejects price caps. “If there are market participants willing to make a trade, it won’t help if…
The Netherlands do not want to supply Germany with any additional gas
Stef Blok The Minister for Economic Affairs of the Netherlands was “unpleasantly surprised” by Germany. (Photo: imago images / ANP) Berlin Germany is currently trying hard to improve its gas…
Securing the gas supply: KfW saves network operations
Industrial plants It cannot be ruled out that peaks like those in December will repeat themselves this winter. (Photo: imago images / Future Image) Berlin The high gas price level…