Gass storage in Germany: Fill level increases to 48.82 percent!

Gass storage in Germany: Fill level increases to 48.82 percent!

Deutschland - In Germany, there is currently a gratifying stability in the gas supply. On June 26, 2025, the level of the gas storage is 48.82 percent. This is 0.32 percent more than the previous day, which signals a positive trend, especially against the background of the previous gas consumption of 844 Terawatt hours in 2024, which rose by 3.5 percent compared to 2023. The gas requirement in German households and businesses is about 39 percent, while industry covers the majority of consumption with 61 percent. These figures come from current surveys of the [Allgäuer Zeitung] (https://www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de/panorama/das-ist-der-fuellstand-der-gass-in-Deutschland-aktuell-26-2025-103508260).

On the basis of the filling levels of the gas storage, it becomes clear that the supply situation has stabilized as a whole. The filling levels have fluctuated strongly in the past few months - from only 32.62 percent in early May over 39.65 percent on June 1st to the current 48.82 percent. This data show that the memory can reach over 100 percent of their capacity in optimal conditions if gas is compressed and cooled. According to dvgw, the German Association of Gas and Water Management, underground gas storage is essential reinsurance for energy supply in the cold winter months.

protection against gas deficiency

Intensive discussions about gas deficiency situations were loud with the background of the Russian war of attack on Ukraine. Germany has therefore noticeably reduced its dependence on Russian gas. Russia only plays a marginal role as a gas supplier, while Norway is now the main source of natural gas deliveries. New LNG terminals in northern Germany also help to fill the gas stores in order to be prepared for possible bottlenecks, as ZDF

The gas storage facilities must achieve important fill goals in accordance with the legal requirements: 75 percent by September 1, 85 percent by October 1 and 95 by November 1st. So far, Germany has achieved all of these filling goals prematurely, which reflects the goal of ensuring winter supply. According to the experts of the DVGW, the actual level of the memory and its access in winter is also crucial for the supply requirements.

The forecast for the coming winter months

The earth's gass stores are not only important for winter. You can cover the entire gas requirement in Germany for about two cold winter months. Current trends show that gas consumption has dropped by 14 percent compared to 2018 to 2021, and with maximum consumption in January and February, a need of 243 terawatt hours has been recorded in recent years. This means that the signs are on relaxation, provided that the memory remain filled accordingly.

Overall, Germany has done well to adjust to the changed geopolitical situation and to ensure a stable gas supply even in an insecure environment. The development of the filling levels and the strategic measures to ensure gas supply could be crucial for the coming time. With a further increase in storage capacity and a diversified import mix, you are able to master the challenges and actively promote the energy transition.