Only two months after the first Commission proposal, the European institutions have agreed on a new gas storage regulation. Through the Council, however, the member states pushed through several exceptions.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission has presented options on how member states can counter high energy prices. These emergency measures are to be discussed at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The Commission also presented its proposal for minimum gas storage volumes in the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants the Federal Republic of Germany to comply with more ambitious minimum filling levels for gas storage facilities. According to a leak, storage operators must also undergo certification. Safety concerns could result in expropriation.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe is groaning under record high energy prices, and gas storage facilities are historically empty. The dependence on imports of Russian gas, which the Kremlin is increasingly using as a geopolitical lever, is becoming particularly clear. Could strategic gas reserves or minimum storage requirements be a solution?
By Timo Landenberger
