Core Viewpoint - Germany's natural gas storage capacity is only at 7.5%, significantly below expectations and historical levels, raising concerns about energy supply stability for the winter season [1][3]. Group 1: Current Storage Situation - As of the beginning of the heating season, Germany's natural gas storage capacity reached only 7.5% of total capacity, while the expected level was 81% [3]. - The current storage level is much lower than the same period last year, where the storage capacity was at 98% [3]. - The storage capacity has remained at this low level since September due to higher-than-expected natural gas consumption [3]. Group 2: Future Projections - If the winter weather is mild, it is projected that Germany's natural gas storage could maintain at least 30% capacity by early February, meeting legal requirements [3]. - However, in the event of severe cold weather similar to that of 2010, existing stocks could be depleted by mid-January [3]. Group 3: Supply Challenges - The German Energy Storage Initiative Association has called for government measures to ensure stable and affordable natural gas supply to storage facilities [3]. - Following the escalation of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, Russia, previously the largest single supplier of natural gas to the EU, significantly reduced its gas supply to EU countries due to sanctions [4]. - Germany has sought alternative natural gas supply channels to reduce dependence on Russian gas but continues to face supply tightness and soaring prices [4].

【新华社微特稿】德国能源储存倡议协会18日发布数据显示，德国天然气库容率在今年供暖季伊始仅达 到总库容的75%，未达预期。 该协会预测，如果今冬天气较为温和，德国天然气库容率到明年2月初能维持在至少30%，达到法定水 平；但一旦遭遇类似2010年的极寒天气，现有库存可能在明年1月中旬耗尽。 该协会负责人塞巴斯蒂安·海涅曼呼吁德国政府出台措施，以确保天然气储存设施能够得到稳定且经济 实惠的天然气供应。 乌克兰危机2022年２月全面升级前，俄罗斯是欧盟国家最大的单一天然气供应方，德国进口天然气总量 大约一半来自俄罗斯。此后，由于欧盟对俄实施一系列制裁，俄对欧盟国家供气量锐减。德国开辟其他 天然气供应渠道，以摆脱对俄罗斯天然气的依赖，但仍面临供气紧张、价格飙升的局面。（完）（柴皓 月） 据德新社报道，根据先前预计，德国11月初的天然气库容率本应达到81%。目前实际库容率显著低于往 年同期水平，例如2024年11月初库容率为98%。 事实上，德国天然气库容率9月就达到目前水平，但由于天然气消费量高于预期等因素，库容率没有增 加。 ...