Germany's Gas Storage at 25%: Triggering Emergency Plan and Alarm Level
Germany's gas storage levels are projected to drop below 25% by February 13, 2026. The LNG terminal Mukran has reopened after a week of blockage. The country has an emergency gas plan with three escalation levels: early warning, alarm, and emergency. The alarm level is declared during significant supply disruptions or high demand, and it is primarily a political decision by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Market participants manage the situation without state intervention.

Germany's gas storage is expected to fall below 25% by February 13, 2026, following a recent breach of the 30% threshold. The LNG terminal Mukran has resumed operations after a week of blockage, and milder temperatures may slow gas depletion until the heating season ends on March 30.
The emergency gas plan includes three levels: early warning, alarm, and emergency. The alarm level is triggered by significant supply disruptions or high demand, determined mainly by the BMWK. Market participants are responsible for managing the situation without state intervention, utilizing their own measures to stabilize supply.




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