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Gas storage in Germany: filling level reaches 75.32% – what happens next?
Current gas storage levels in Germany: Fill level at 75.32% on November 7th, 2025, developments and consumption analyzes at a glance.
Gas storage in Germany: filling level reaches 75.32% – what happens next?
Today, November 8th, 2025, we will take a look at the current situation of gas storage facilities in Germany. The filling level is 75.32 percent, as the Allgäuer Zeitung reported on November 7, 2025. For comparison: at the beginning of November the filling level a year ago was 91.24 percent. This development makes it clear that the gas storage facilities are emptier this year than in previous years.
A look at the level development over the last few months shows that the level was at 85 percent at the beginning of October and then fell to 75 percent on November 5th. This is 14 percentage points below the 2017 to 2021 average, indicating a colder winter and high industrial consumption. In total, the gas storage facilities in Germany were able to hold 23 billion cubic meters of gas, giving a total capacity of around 250 terawatt hours.
Gas consumption and imports
Gas consumption of almost 850 terawatt hours is forecast for 2024, with 39 percent coming from households and businesses and 61 percent from industry. The consumption figures vary greatly depending on the time of year, which is also reflected in the weekly data from October 27th to November 2nd: 17 terawatt hours of gas were consumed this week, which is 18.5 percent less than the average for the years 2018 to 2021. The difference between the summer and winter months is striking, where weekly consumption figures can increase from around 10 terawatt hours in summer to over 30 in winter.
When it comes to gas supplies, Germany remains dependent on imports. The average gas import for 2024 is 16.5 terawatt hours per week, with Norway and the Netherlands being the main suppliers. The liquid gas terminals currently contribute less than 10 percent to the gas supply. In this context, NDR emphasizes that despite the tense situation, the gas supply in Germany is estimated to be stable.
Challenges and outlook
An interesting point that should be mentioned is that the largest gas storage facility in Rehden is currently barely full and several other storage facilities are also only half empty. The need for a reliable gas supply is particularly high during the winter months and the situation could become more severe, particularly as temperatures fall and consumption increases.
In order to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the EU plans to stop importing gas from Russia by the end of 2027. This development could increase the focus on alternative energy sources and new partnerships while driving forward the implementation of climate goals. By 2030, 80 percent of electricity in Germany should come from renewable sources.
In summary, the situation with gas storage in Germany is currently tense, but the supply remains stable. Winter is just around the corner and signs point to a challenge that could affect both households and industry. It will be exciting to see how the situation will develop in the coming weeks.