Gas storage in Germany: Current filling level ensures stability!

Gas storage in Germany: Current filling level ensures stability!

The filling level of the gas storage facilities in Germany is currently at 51.55% (as of July 5th, 2025, 12:50 p.m.) and has therefore recorded a positive change of +0.26% compared to the previous day. Even if the overall level is lagging somewhat behind previous years, for example compared to 2024, when the level at the beginning of the year was 80.11%, the supply is still stable and provides a certain degree of relaxation in these uncertain times. allgaeuer-zeitung.de reports that the gas storage facilities have been continuously filled in the last few months - on July 1st the filling level was still at 50.34% and on June 1st it was only at 50.34% 39.65%.

The last heating season played a crucial role for gas consumption in Germany: consumption in 2024 was 3.5% higher than in 2023, at a total of 844 TWh. Interestingly, 39% of gas consumption is attributable to households and businesses, while industry accounts for the largest share at 61%. This high demand has resulted in gas storage facilities being depleted since the beginning of the year compared to previous years, particularly due to the colder winter and high gas consumption in industry from November to February ndr.de.

The level targets and our dependence on imports

Germany has set clear legal requirements to ensure that gas storage levels are reached on time: 75% must be reached by September 1st, followed by 85% on October 1st and 95% on November 1st. In the past, these goals were always met ahead of schedule. What is important is that the gas storage facilities can even be filled to more than 100% under optimal conditions, depending on temperature and pressure - an advantage that Germany can certainly take advantage of zdfheute.de.

The dependence on international gas suppliers has changed significantly in recent years. Russia, traditionally an important supplier, now only plays a subordinate role. Instead, Norway takes the lead as the main supplier for Germany. The new liquid gas terminals in northern Germany also make their contribution to ensuring supply, although they only bring less than 10% of the natural gas to Germany. In fact, daily natural gas production in Germany is around 100 GWh, while Norway produces more than ten times as much zdfheute.de.

Outlook and challenges

The current situation, in which the gas storage facilities are well filled, is a positive sign, but the challenges are far from over. Rising energy costs are putting a strain on households, while electricity prices have now fallen somewhat after rising last autumn, but are still above pre-war levels. By 2030, Germany aims to obtain 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, but how this will be implemented remains to be seen. Possible environmental damage caused by the energy transition must also be considered ndr.de.

Overall, it can be said that the gas supply in Germany is currently assessed as stable. The continuous monitoring of filling levels and consumption shows that Germany is able to respond to the challenges. With good planning and the right strategy, the country can continue to navigate safely through the cold winter months in the future.