Energie: Reiche ordnet Gaseinspeicherung an – Staatsunternehmen soll Speicher füllen
Katherina Reiche weist nach Handelsblatt-Informationen das Staatsunternehmen Sefe an, vermehrt Erdgas einzuspeichern – und reagiert damit auf die niedrigen Füllstände in den Speichern.
Berlin - Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has instructed the state-owned energy company Sefe to increase the storage of natural gas, according to sources within the ministry. The decision was made late on Tuesday evening and was coordinated with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). This step is part of Reiche's efforts to bolster Germany's gas supply, ensuring greater security.
In mid-September, the minister had advised the state-owned gas importer to purchase gas for filling the storage facilities, though the company had stated it was a "standalone commercial business decision" rather than an order from Sefe. This time, Reiche is responding to the continued low fill levels in Germany's gas storage facilities before the upcoming winter.
The primary reason for this move is attributed to the persistent geopolitical risks, according to ministry circles. During recent months, Reiche had previously rejected premature interventions in the gas market to avoid unnecessarily driving up prices, while emphasizing the preparation of instruments for various scenarios.
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