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Europe’s gas storage levels fluctuate seasonally, with injections mainly from April to October and withdrawals in winter months.
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Gas is injected into storage during warmer months when demand is lower, usually from April through October. This timing gives enough time to fill the storage before winter. Withdrawals start as heating needs rise in late fall and peak during the coldest months. This cycle is critical for managing supply through seasonal changes and unexpected cold snaps.
Sources
European Gas Storage: The World's Winter Buffer Is Dwindling - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP %
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP
Europe ended winter 2022–23 with the most natural gas in storage on record -
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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