BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22. Gas storage filling levels in the EU are currently at almost 55 percent (21 June), the European Commission spokesperson told Trend.
“We have reinforced the regulatory framework to ensure an appropriate filling in the coming months with our new gas storage rules. We keep monitoring the storage levels very closely, in coordination with the Member States,” said the spokesperson.
European Parliament and EU Member States have reached a political agreement on the legislative proposal for minimum gas storage obligations proposed by the European Commission in March 2022.
Reportedly, under the new rules, Member States will need to reach a minimum 80 percent gas storage level by 1 November to protect against potential interruptions to supply. From 2023, the target will be raised to 90 percent full gas storage by 1 November.
Filling the EU's gas storage before the next winter is crucial for ensuring the security of supply.
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