Gas extraction in Groningen can continue at basic level
1 year, 3 months ago

Gas extraction in Groningen can continue at basic level

Dutch News  

The Dutch government can continue low level gas extraction in Groningen for another year, according to a verdict from the highest Dutch administrative court. Although the government has said that gas extraction in the earthquake-affected region will be stopped in 2024, it wanted to keep gas at a ‘pilot light’ level of 2.8 billion cubic metres this year. Earlier this year, a parliamentary commission found that the Netherlands has a “debt of honour” to the northerly region for decades of gas extraction causing more than 1,600 quakes of up to 3.6 on the Richter scale since 1986. The state has earned the equivalent of €360 billion from the exploitation of the Groningen gas field since extraction began in 1963, but the parliamentary commission found that for years the plight of residents, home owners and children living in uncertainty was effectively ignored.

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Senate approves permanent closure of Groningen gas field
8 months, 1 week ago

Senate approves permanent closure of Groningen gas field

NL Times  

The Groningen gas field is permanently closing. Earlier this month, the Senate wanted to postpone the consideration of the law that regulates the closure due to concerns about the security of gas supply. The threatened delay in permanently closing the Groningen gas field, which made the Dutch treasury a lot of money and also left locals dealing with earthquakes for …

Dutch energy consumption sinks to 50-year low
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch energy consumption sinks to 50-year low

Dutch News  

The Dutch are using less energy, with gas and electricity consumption per head of the population back at the level of 1970, new figures from statistics agency CBS show. Energy use per head of the population has been declining since 2013 because of improved insulation in homes and cars using less fuel. Last year, energy prices soared because of the …

Dutch energy consumption sinks to 50-year low
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch energy consumption sinks to 50-year low

Dutch News  

The Dutch are using less energy, with gas and electricity consumption per head of the population back at the level of 1970, new figures from statistics agency CBS show. Energy use per head of the population has been declining since 2013 because of improved insulation in homes and cars using less fuel. Last year, energy prices soared because of the …

Gas extraction in Groningen can continue at basic level
1 year, 3 months ago

Gas extraction in Groningen can continue at basic level

Dutch News  

The Dutch government can continue low level gas extraction in Groningen for another year, according to a verdict from the highest Dutch administrative court. Although the government has said that gas extraction in the earthquake-affected region will be stopped in 2024, it wanted to keep gas at a ‘pilot light’ level of 2.8 billion cubic metres this year. Earlier this …

Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes
1 year, 6 months ago

Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, he said it remains …

Dutch leader pledges to repay debt to quake-hit region
1 year, 7 months ago

Dutch leader pledges to repay debt to quake-hit region

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized Tuesday to residents of the northern province of Groningen who have suffered for years from earthquakes caused by gas extraction that damaged thousands of homes and ruined lives. Rutte’s apology and a pledge to fund a generation-long program to revitalize the remote region came as his government published its official …

Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling
1 year, 9 months ago

Inquiry issues damning report into Dutch gas drilling

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch parliamentary inquiry released a damning report Friday into the government’s handling of lucrative natural gas extraction that caused a string of earthquakes in the northern province of Groningen, saying that authorities put profits before people. “The interests of the people of Groningen have been structurally ignored in natural gas extraction in Groningen, with disastrous …

Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?

The Hindu  

The story so far: As winter approaches, Europe faces an energy problem. Examples of human activity that could lead to ‘induced seismicity’ are damming of rivers to create reservoirs, oil or gas extraction, and mining. India’s domestic gas price is determined from the average of four global indices viz U.S.’s Henry Hub, the U.K.’s National Balancing point, Canada’s Alberta and …

Netherlands secures enough gas for the winter, meeting EU’s target
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands secures enough gas for the winter, meeting EU’s target

NL Times  

The gas storage facilities in the Netherlands are now 80 percent full on average, meeting the EU targets for the coming winter. “It is good news that, despite the difficult circumstances, we have managed to fill the gas storage to over 80 percent almost two months before the European deadline,” Jetten said. “That is all the more important now that …

Gas extraction in Groningen not too high this year: Council of State
2 years, 4 months ago

Gas extraction in Groningen not too high this year: Council of State

NL Times  

The government did not allow excessive gas extraction in Groningen this year, the Council of State ruled in a case brought by the Groninger Bodem Beweging and several residents. The government initially planned to extract up to 3.9 billion cubic meters of gas in the “gas year” that runs from October 2021 to September 2022. According to the Council of …

Groningen gas should be 'real option' if Russia cuts supplies further
2 years, 6 months ago

Groningen gas should be 'real option' if Russia cuts supplies further

Dutch News  

The government should seriously consider increasing gas production in Groningen to avoid shortages this winter if Russia continues to restrict supplies, officials said on Tuesday. Hans Vijlbrief, the minister responsible for gas production, has so far resisted calls to reopen the Groningen gas field, calling it an ‘ultimate remedy if all else fails‘. Energy minister Rob Jetten said in a …

Groningen gas should be 'real option' if Russia cuts supplies further
2 years, 6 months ago

Groningen gas should be 'real option' if Russia cuts supplies further

Dutch News  

The government should seriously consider increasing gas production in Groningen to avoid shortages this winter if Russia continues to restrict supplies, officials said on Tuesday. Hans Vijlbrief, the minister responsible for gas production, has so far resisted calls to reopen the Groningen gas field, calling it an ‘ultimate remedy if all else fails‘. Energy minister Rob Jetten said in a …

Cabinet urged to consult Groningen about keeping gas fields open
2 years, 8 months ago

Cabinet urged to consult Groningen about keeping gas fields open

Dutch News  

The government’s mining watchdog has urged ministers to consult people in Groningen about extending gas production in the province beyond 2024. Mines minister Hans Vijlbrief said last week that the cabinet would press ahead with plans to shut down the Groningen gas field despite the uncertainty over energy supplies and rising prices, caused partly by the war in Ukraine. ‘We’re …

Cabinet urged to consult Groningen about keeping gas fields open
2 years, 8 months ago

Cabinet urged to consult Groningen about keeping gas fields open

Dutch News  

The government’s mining watchdog has urged ministers to consult people in Groningen about extending gas production in the province beyond 2024. Mines minister Hans Vijlbrief said last week that the cabinet would press ahead with plans to shut down the Groningen gas field despite the uncertainty over energy supplies and rising prices, caused partly by the war in Ukraine. ‘We’re …

Not safe to extract more gas in Groningen: Mining authority
2 years, 9 months ago

Not safe to extract more gas in Groningen: Mining authority

NL Times  

From a safety point of view, it is "not recommended" to increase gas extraction in Groningen. These decisions will also largely determine when gas extraction from the Groningen field can stop completely. If the Cabinet waits to convert the storage site until next year, then no extra gas extraction is needed this year. The SodM sees no significant differences in …

Despite earthquakes, Groningen residents open to gas mining to thwart Putin
2 years, 9 months ago

Despite earthquakes, Groningen residents open to gas mining to thwart Putin

NL Times  

A majority of Groningen residents expressed willingness to open the gas tap further in order to lessen dependence on Russian gas, Dagblad van het Noorden reports from results of a survey by Enigma Research among residents of the province this week. More than six in 10 Groningen residents support further gas mining in their province, up to a maximum of …

Groningen gas proceeds must go toward strengthening Groningen homes: Two coalition parties
2 years, 10 months ago

Groningen gas proceeds must go toward strengthening Groningen homes: Two coalition parties

NL Times  

If extra gas has to be extracted in Groningen, the proceeds of that gas should not go towards the treasury but towards strengthening Groningen homes. Coalition parties CDA and ChristenUnie will propose this during a debate on gas extraction in parliament on Wednesday, NOS reports. The Cabinet intended to phase gas extraction in Groningen out entirely due to fracking earthquakes …

Extra gas extraction angers Dutch region hit by earthquakes
2 years, 11 months ago

Extra gas extraction angers Dutch region hit by earthquakes

The Independent  

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Groningen gas extraction twice as high as expected this year; MP's furious
2 years, 11 months ago

Groningen gas extraction twice as high as expected this year; MP's furious

NL Times  

Almost twice as much gas as expected will likely be extracted from the Groningen gas field this "gas year". The Ministry of Economic Affairs initially assumed 3.9 billion cubic meters, but due to circumstances, the extraction will amount to a maximum of 7.6 billion cubic meters, according to calculations by grid operator GTS. Before April 1, the new Cabinet will …

Groningen gas fields won't be re-opened because of price rises: ministers
3 years, 2 months ago

Groningen gas fields won't be re-opened because of price rises: ministers

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will not increase natural gas production from the Groningen fields to head off the impact of soaring gas prices, home affairs minister Kajsa Ollongren and economic affairs minister Stef Blok said on Friday. The gas taps will only be turned on again if there are very cold winters, not for price rises, the ministers said. Gas prices have …

Groningen gas fields won't be re-opened because of price rises: ministers
3 years, 2 months ago

Groningen gas fields won't be re-opened because of price rises: ministers

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will not increase natural gas production from the Groningen fields to head off the impact of soaring gas prices, home affairs minister Kajsa Ollongren and economic affairs minister Stef Blok said on Friday. The gas taps will only be turned on again if there are very cold winters, not for price rises, the ministers said. Gas prices have …

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