The European Commission should be allowed to further cut the filling goal “in case of persistent unfavourable market conditions,” a new draft compromise shows.

Britain’s gas storage levels are alarmingly low, with the largest gas storage operator, Centrica, warning that the UK has less than a week’s worth of demand in reserve. This revelation has intensified...

Underground gas storages could be filled just 85% under certain conditions, making EU countries more vulnerable to cold snaps or supply disruptions next winter.

There are now five member states that vocally oppose the Commission's proposal.

Italy secures 90% gas storage target early, with reserves already above EU average, strengthening energy security ahead of winter demand.

Ensuring shared gas storage capacities in the EU is crucial to guarantee security of energy supply.

Considering the market volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, the Commission is calling on EU countries to start gas filling season and preparations in a coordinated manner and in time for next winter. 🔗 https://t.co/Nb6fDSllpE #EnergySecurity #GasStorage https://t.co/tvCNBSlH3w

Using a mix of airborne and satellite images as well as data from ground sensors, a UCLA-led research team has reconstructed how the shape and reach of the methane plumes from the 2015–16 Aliso Canyon...

We may have just had the world's hottest year on record, but the UK has now measured its coldest January night in 15 years.

European gas storage sits at just 60 percent capacity with 73 days until the November target, as disrupted LNG imports and depleted reserves raise fears of a winter supply crunch.

Temperatures this winter have been relatively mild, slowing the depletion of gas stores in Germany, which are nonetheless at a historically low level, said gas storage operators association INES.

A deepening cold snap across Europe has begun to dent the continent’s gas reserves, with storage levels falling more sharply in recent days and, for the first time this winter, deviating measurably from the seasonal norm.

On an individual level, we all can continue to take small actions to save energy, reduce our energy bills, contribute to lower fossil fuel imports, and reduce CO2 and methane emissions.

Today, the Commission adopted intermediate targets that EU countries are required to meet in 2025 to ensure gas storage facilities are filled to at least 90% of capacity by 1 November 2025.

Recent developments in the natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector are highlighting significant shifts in energy strategies across various nations. From Germany's accelerated investment in LNG terminals to the United States' emergence as a vital transit hub for European supply, the industry is navigating complex interplay of infrastructure changes, production trends, investment activity, and geopolitical considerations. With several major players, including Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, Shell, and Ithaca Energy, playing a significant role in reshaping the sector, these developments are likely to have far-reaching implications for global energy markets and trade relationships.

by Marie de Vergès — Le Monde

by Doloresz Katanich — Euronews

by Doloresz Katanich — Euronews