How is natural gas stored?

For storage, the natural gas is compressed: in former gas fields where production has stopped – in this case, it is called “depleted gas reservoir” storage. The underground reservoirs are filled in the summer when gas consumption is lowest. Gas is then available throughout the country to cover the winter period when consumption is highest.

How much natural gas does Storengy store?

The storage facilities have a capacity equivalent to 25% of national natural gas consumption. In accordance with current European energy market legislation, all Storengy’s storage capacity is available to all market players. How is natural gas stored?

Why is natural gas storage important?

Located close to consumption areas, natural gas storage ensures uninterrupted energy supply and can meet peaks in demand during the winter, whether climatic, geopolitical or social, etc. During winter cold snaps, storage can cover more than 50% of needs, thereby securing the country’s energy supply.

What is energy storage & how does it work?

Storage solutions help balancing energy supply and demand. On-site batteries enable black-start capabilities often required by regulators. With the share of renewables increasing, energy storage helps to stabilize the grid. Storage solutions expand conventional power plants or turn them into energy storage facilities.

Why do you need energy storage solutions?

Energy storage solves many of these problems: If you have a surplus in energy production, energy storage solutions can save it for later. Stored energy can be sold when energy prices are higher. Storage solutions help balancing energy supply and demand. On-site batteries enable black-start capabilities often required by regulators.

What types of energy storage applications are available?

For enormous scale power and highly energetic storage applications, such as bulk energy, auxiliary, and transmission infrastructure services, pumped hydro storage and compressed air energy storage are currently suitable.