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That is correct. But having the storage filled to the maximum is the best we can do in preparation because... we can't fit more than 100% into the storage :) Th
by _ph_ 4y ago
That is correct. But having the storage filled to the maximum is the best we can do in preparation because... we can't fit more than 100% into the storage :)
That is the one preparation goal, to enter storage at maximum levels.
In parallel, all options for other sources are evaluated. Towards the end of the year, a temporary LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven should become operational and contribute to the gas imports. Furthermore, there will be gas imports via other European countries. Norway and the Netherlands are producers themselves. France also has pledged some support as they are currently quite depending on German electricity.
There is also some reason to assume Russia isn't completely stopping gas delivery to Germany. They need the money, the don't want to damage their own infrastructure, which could be the result of stopping gas export entirely for a longer time span. Finally, if they stop gas export entirely, it is unlikely that Germany ever would consider buying Russian gas again.
- vbezhenar 4y agoIMO Russia wants to force Germany to open north stream 2. It would look like a political win for Putin.
- _ph_ 4y agoYes, that is definitely one goal of his, as well as in general to find out, how much Germany would yield under his pressure. So far Germany hasn't, quite contrary, the population in larger parts is in favor of delivering weapons to Ukraine as well as rearming the Bundeswehr. He really should be considerate whether he wants to cut off Germany from gas supplies.