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A study commissioned by Uniper and carried out by Compass Lexecon shows that, during the 2022 energy crisis, Germany incurred significant costs for short-term measures to fill gas storage facilities – around €9.2 billion this year alone. In total, direct precautionary and crisis-related costs since 2018 have amounted to around €9.7 billion.

A comparison with France makes it clear that a predictable precautionary system with a clear regulatory framework can ensure security of supply more efficiently. There, even in the crisis year, no additional government intervention was required, as storage capacity had been secured at an early stage.

From Uniper’s perspective, the analysis underscores that gas storage facilities are a key part of the energy supply infrastructure. Market-based incentives alone are currently insufficient to ensure early booking and adequate filling of storage facilities. The study identifies options for action to create a cost-effective and resilient framework for safeguarding long-term security of supply in Germany.