Gas storage in Germany: filling level is falling – what happens next?

Gas storage in Germany: filling level is falling – what happens next?

In Germany, the gas storage facilities are currently well filled, although the levels are significantly lower compared to previous years. The filling level of the gas storage facilities is currently 76.08% (as of October 9, 2025). This represents a slight decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous day, and yet the overall trend over the last few months is positive. The filling level at the beginning of October was 76.73% and was still at 70.65% in September and 60.55% in August. This steady increase reflects efforts to optimally prepare the storage facilities before winter, even if they are around 11 percentage points below the average for the years 2017 to 2021.

A look at the last few months reveals that the filling level was 32.62% in May and only 39.65% in June, which caused concern. The reason for this was the industry's high gas consumption and a colder winter, which left the storage tanks significantly emptier. However, the nationwide gas supply, which is presented as stable, is also being put to the test. Loud Allgäu newspaper Germany could survive around two cold winter months with the quantities stored.

Gas consumption and production situation

Germany consumed almost 850 terawatt hours of gas in 2024, with the main consumption occurring in the winter months. The distribution of gas consumption shows that 39% is covered by households and businesses and 61% by industrial customers. Consumption was down 14% compared to the 2018 to 2021 average, which could also be due to energy efficiency efforts.

A similar demand is forecast for 2025, with the storage facilities having to be filled accordingly with a total capacity of around 250 terawatt hours. These levels are loud NDR However, only since the beginning of 2025 has it been noticeably emptier than in previous years, with a decline in gas imports, particularly from Russia, which have now been replaced by deliveries from Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium. Current imports average 16.5 terawatt hours weekly.

The future of gas supply

The fill level specifications are clearly structured: These stipulate 75% on September 1st, 85% on October 1st and 95% on November 1st. Germany's strategic orientation is to no longer expect gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, which will further influence the security situation in gas supply. The commissioning of several liquid gas terminals since 2023 is intended to diversify imports and increase security of supply. ZDF emphasizes that gas consumption in Germany is currently not in the critical range and the storage facilities are still well filled, which is important in view of global developments.

The situation regarding gas storage in Germany therefore remains an exciting topic that concerns both experts and citizens. It shows that, despite challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical tensions, preparations for winter are underway and Germany is striving to ensure its energy security.