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 letter to parliament that the cabinet was committed to ending the Netherlands’ reliance on Russian gas by the end of this year, but filling the gas reserves could become ‘more difficult’ if Russia cancels more contracts with countries that refuse to pay roubles. ‘Guaranteeing supplies of oil and gas should be a top policy priority for the cabinet,’ it said, adding that ministers should also act to stop fuel prices ‘going through the roof‘.

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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 …

Cabinet member threatens to resign if Senate further delays Groningen gas field closure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet member threatens to resign if Senate further delays Groningen gas field closure

NL Times  

State Secretary Hans Vijlbrief is threatening to resign if his proposal to close the Groningen gas field is delayed any longer by the Eerste Kamer, the Dutch Senate. "I am not going to take that up that politically, so I will leave," Vijlbrief said in a debate in the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Parliament, on Wednesday. Like several …

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 …

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 industry and households cut gas consumption again
1 year, 4 months ago

Dutch industry and households cut gas consumption again

Dutch News  

Dutch households and industry used 10% less gas in the first half of 2023 when compared with last year, according to new figures from national statistics agency CBS. In particular, the chemicals industry reduced its use of gas by 18%, while households used 13% less gas for heating and cooking, due in part to the mild winter, the CBS said. …

Dutch industry and households cut gas consumption again
1 year, 4 months ago

Dutch industry and households cut gas consumption again

Dutch News  

Dutch households and industry used 10% less gas in the first half of 2023 when compared with last year, according to new figures from national statistics agency CBS. In particular, the chemicals industry reduced its use of gas by 18%, while households used 13% less gas for heating and cooking, due in part to the mild winter, the CBS said. …

German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply
1 year, 10 months ago

German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply

Associated Press  

BONN, Germany — The temperature outside Klaus Mueller’s office almost resembles spring, exactly the kind of mild weather that helped Germany get through the winter without Russian natural gas. Mueller would only concede that he’s “optimistic” this winter will end without a further gas crunch, especially after Germany cut gas use by 14% in 2022 through lowering thermostats, switching to …

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?
2 years ago

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?

Al Jazeera  

France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts. An uneven risk Russia accounted for nearly half of Europe’s total natural gas imports in 2021, but some countries were always going to be more vulnerable than others. Challenges ahead Germany recently announced a new 200 billion euro package to deal with …

EU ministers fail again on gas price cap to contain costs
2 years ago

EU ministers fail again on gas price cap to contain costs

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union energy ministers failed yet again to overcome their deep differences Tuesday on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer during harsh winter days — if not this year, then later. One side is demanding a cap to push down gas prices for households …

EU nations fail to close rift on gas prices as cold sets in
2 years, 1 month ago

EU nations fail to close rift on gas prices as cold sets in

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — On winter’s doorstep, European Union nations again failed to bridge bitter disagreements over a natural gas price cap Thursday as they struggle to effectively shield 450 million citizens from massive increases in their utility bills. “The discussion was quite heated, and you all know that there are very divergent views,” said Czech Industry Minister Jozef Síkela, who chaired …

Europe urged to save natural gas to avoid shortage next year
2 years, 1 month ago

Europe urged to save natural gas to avoid shortage next year

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe could face a severe natural gas shortage next year and needs to act now to reduce use, the International Energy Agency said in a report Thursday, warning against complacency in an energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine after countries were able to build up storage of the fuel to heat homes and generate electricity …

Gas crunch eases in Europe — but the respite might not last
2 years, 1 month ago

Gas crunch eases in Europe — but the respite might not last

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Natural gas and electricity prices in Europe have plunged from summer peaks thanks to mild weather and a monthslong scramble to fill gas storage ahead of winter and replace Russian supplies during the war in Ukraine. The good news is natural gas prices on Europe’s TTF benchmark fell on Monday below 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the …

EU ministers delay for a month decision on more energy unity
2 years, 1 month ago

EU ministers delay for a month decision on more energy unity

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union nations on Tuesday gave themselves yet another month to overcome deep differences on groundbreaking measures to shield their citizens from the energy crisis. But because fluctuating global energy markets and different energy mixes among member states — ranging from nuclear to natural gas and other fossil fuels — make smart, lightning-quick decisions wickedly difficult, “many countries, …

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 …

Experts: Europe faces ‘unprecedented risk’ of a gas shortage
2 years, 2 months ago

Experts: Europe faces ‘unprecedented risk’ of a gas shortage

Associated Press  

Europe faces “unprecedented risks” to its natural gas supplies this winter after Russia cut off most pipeline shipments, the International Energy Agency said Monday, warning that European nations could wind up competing with Asia for already scarce and expensive liquid gas that comes by ship. The Paris-based IEA said in its quarterly gas report that the European Union’s 27 countries …

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 …

Netherlands can get through winter without Russian gas: Gasunie
2 years, 5 months ago

Netherlands can get through winter without Russian gas: Gasunie

NL Times  

The Netherlands can get through the coming winter with no gas shortages, even if Russia completely stops providing gas to Europe, provided that some preconditions are met. Gasunie Transport Services, the Netherlands’ national gas network operator, came to this conclusion after investigating the consequences of Russia closing the gas tap to Europe, NOS reports. “Now that could be less due …

Two new liquefied natural gas contracts to guarantee supply amid Russia uncertainty
2 years, 5 months ago

Two new liquefied natural gas contracts to guarantee supply amid Russia uncertainty

NL Times  

The Gasunie signed two contracts for the supply of liquefied natural gas to provide more certainty of energy supply now that gas supplies from Russia are increasingly uncertain. CEZ and Shell Western LNG will provide 7 billion cubic meters of gas via Eeemshaven in Groningen, NU.nl reports. Gasunie is still looking for a supplier for the remaining 1 billion cubic …

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe

Associated Press  

It’s not a summer heat wave that’s making European leaders and businesses sweat. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday that countries and industry need to be ready in case Russia completely cuts off already limited natural gas supplies. Russia has already reduced gas supplies to a dozen EU countries, including Germany, the 27-country bloc’s biggest economy, that …

EU chief warns of danger of complete cut-off of Russian gas
2 years, 5 months ago

EU chief warns of danger of complete cut-off of Russian gas

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the 27-nation European Union needs to make emergency plans to prepare for a complete cut-off of Russian gas in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. “It is very important to have a European overview and a coordinated approach to a potential complete cut off of Russian …

Germany to limit use of gas for electricity production
2 years, 6 months ago

Germany to limit use of gas for electricity production

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister said Sunday that the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia. “That’s bitter, but it’s simply necessary in this situation to lower gas usage,” said Habeck, a member of the environmentalist Green party. Russian gas company Gazprom announced …

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 …

EU looks to US to help curb reliance on Russian natural gas
2 years, 9 months ago

EU looks to US to help curb reliance on Russian natural gas

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is looking to the United States to help reduce its reliance on Russian energy and will be discussing major shipments of liquefied natural gas over the next two years during a meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers Wednesday that she will talk with Biden …

EU moves toward joint natural gas purchase to curb shortages
2 years, 9 months ago

EU moves toward joint natural gas purchase to curb shortages

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is moving toward the joint purchase of natural gas and ensuring its storage facilities are nearly full to try to avoid another crisis tied to its dependency on Russian energy, officials said Tuesday. Low levels of gas storage “brought us to big difficulties in January where we have been kind of scrambling for additional gas …

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 …

The Netherlands will participate in new LNG terminal in Germany
2 years, 9 months ago

The Netherlands will participate in new LNG terminal in Germany

NL Times  

The Netherlands is working with Germany on a new terminal for liquefied natural gas near Hamburg. Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag said she hopes the terminal will help secure the European gas supply, among other things. Tank storage company Vopak was also previously involved in the terminal, but that party is now withdrawing, along with the German Oiltanking. In addition to …

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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