Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands hold about two-thirds of the EU’s total gas storage capacity.

Most of Europe’s gas storage is concentrated in just a few countries. Germany leads with about 25 bcm, Italy around 20 bcm, France and the Netherlands also have large capacities. Smaller countries either have much smaller storage or none at all, relying on agreements to access reserves stored elsewhere. This uneven spread means some countries play a bigger role in Europe’s energy security.