Klaus Mueller, Head of the Federal Network Agency, the country's energy regulatory agency, said that gas stocks could meet 95 percent of the target as of November, and if Russia completely cuts off the gas flow, these stocks would only last 2 - 2.5 months. It is stated that the stocks are currently 77% full.
"We're quicker to fill the tanks than before, but that doesn't mean we're going to relax. We need to keep going that way," Mueller said. Mueller said it would be "challenging" to reach the 95 percent occupancy rate targeted for November.
Russia's cut off the flow of gas from the Nord Stream pipeline that carries gas to Germany has led to the worst energy crisis in Europe in many years, while Germany, which is dependent on Russian gas, is trying to increase its stocks.
It was announced this week that a temporary tax would be imposed on consumers to finance the rising cost of energy, while the government has made calls to reduce consumption due to reduced shipments from Russia.
Noting that the Federal Network Agency is working on how to prioritize some sectors in procurement, Mueller said, "We do not know how the crisis will evolve. There is no certainty about which consumers will face cuts first. We try to be transparent."
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