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While the energy crisis that Russia started in Ukraine after the war was giving the European Union a hard time, Klaus Müller, President of Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA), the institution that regulates the energy market of Germany, said that if Russia completely cuts off gas supply, the demand of gas storage facilities in the country. announced that it can afford a maximum of 2.5 months.
RussiaThe energy crisis, which started with a major cut off gas to Europe in retaliation for the sanctions imposed by the West, continues.
GERMANY EXPERIENCE THE BIGGEST CRISIS OF LAST YEARS
heavily dependent on Russian gas Germanyis experiencing the biggest energy crisis of recent years. Klaus Müller, President of Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA), Germany’s energy market regulator, made important statements about the country’s gas stock.
“ONLY 2.5 MONTHS CAN MEET OUR NEEDS”
Müller warned that gas stocks could meet 95 percent of the target by November, and that stocks would only last 2.5 months if Russia completely cuts off gas flow. Muller, “Even if the gas storage tanks are 95 percent full by November as planned, if Russia’s supply stops completely, it will only be able to meet its gas needs for heating, electricity and industry for about 2.5 months. We are a little faster than before in filling the tanks, but this is a sign that we can relax. “I can’t promise that all storage facilities in Germany will be 95 percent full in November, even under good supply and demand conditions. In the best-case scenario, three-quarters of them will reach the target. German gas storage facilities are currently 77 percent full.” used the phrases.
The streets of Germany remained in the dark after the austerity decisions
ATTENTION APPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY SAVING
Natural gas In Germany, which is dependent on Russia for half of its imports, energy saving measures were taken in many cities, including the capital Berlin, Munich and Hannover, with Gazprom reducing the gas flow from the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20 percent capacity.
Within the scope of the measures taken, the lighting of historical places is turned off, while in public swimming pools and gyms. ‘cold shower’ schedule was passed.
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Among European countries, Germany is seen as the country most vulnerable to gas cuts. The country, which was dependent on Russia for gas in the pre-war period, met 35 percent of its gas needs from Russia even after the war.
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The country, which now has to spend the winter with limited energy in its hands, is preparing to impose additional taxes on all consumers as of October 1 in order to support gas supply companies after rising prices.
In its latest statement, the Ministry of Economy announced that the temporary additional tax is planned to come into effect from October 1 and expire on April 1, 2024.
MILLIONS OF HOME CAN STAY COLD
On the other hand, it is feared that millions of homes will be left in the cold this winter, as the low pressure in the pipelines restricted by Russia’s gas flow causes malfunctions in the country’s energy infrastructure.
Experts state that long studies will be required to reopen the gas in case of malfunctions that will occur this winter. This means that the houses will be without power for days during the works.
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