Underground gas storage facilities in the European Union are around 36% full, marking a 23% decline compared to the same period last year, APA-Economics reports, citing Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE).
Currently, total gas volume in storage stands at approximately 39 billion cubic meters, 42% less year-on-year.
Since the start of the heating season—October 29, 2024—EU countries have withdrawn over 74 billion cubic meters of gas from underground storage. The heating season ended on March 28, 2025. As of now, gas in storage totals 38.2 bcm.
Under European Commission regulations, EU members are required to fill 90% of gas storage by November 1 each year to ensure winter supply security in case of disruptions or extreme cold. This means at least 61 bcm of net gas injection is needed during the upcoming storage cycle—almost 50% higher than last year and among the highest levels on record.
Notably, Azerbaijan has been supplying gas to Europe via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) since December 31, 2020.
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