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European gas storage paradox raises concerns for winter supply security

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July 22, 2026

TTF gas price back above €60/MWh as geopolitical risks mount

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July 22, 2026

Europe bears the consequences of German energy policy decisions

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July 17, 2026

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Line chart of traded volumes (TWh) at selected hubs 2011–2025; TTF/10 rises steeply to ~2100–2700 while other hubs show moderate growth.

European gas hubs prove resilient despite shifting gas flows

July 22, 2026

European gas hubs have demonstrated remarkable resilience despite the structural upheaval caused by the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. Trading activity continued to grow, liquidity remained strong and Europe’s liberalised gas market adapted quickly to changing supply routes, reinforcing the role of TTF as the continent’s dominant pricing benchmark. Total traded volumes increased by 16% in 2025, compared with […]

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EU gas imports by source and route from 2021 to 2026

European gas storage remains under pressure despite easing Middle East tensions

July 22, 2026

European gas storage remains under pressure despite signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, with lower-than-normal inventories, continued competition for LNG cargoes and uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz shipping expected to keep prices elevated heading into winter 2026/27. Europe entered the 2026 refill season from an unusually weak position after inventories fell to just 28% at the end of winter. Baringa […]

Germany coal and lignite phase-out compared with new gas capacity and reserve requirements

German gas-fired generation struggles to keep pace with coal phase-out

July 22, 2026

German gas-fired generation is struggling to keep pace with Germany’s coal phase-out, with new dispatchable capacity unlikely to arrive quickly enough to replace retiring coal plants. The resulting gap could tighten power markets, increase price volatility and raise fresh concerns over security of supply. Germany plans to tender up to 9 GW of new controllable capacity, expected to be largely gas-fired, […]

Natural gas and low-carbon gases supporting European energy security

European energy security depends on natural gas and low-carbon gases

July 22, 2026

European energy security will depend on maintaining a balanced mix of natural gas, low-carbon gases and renewable electricity rather than relying on a single technology. Natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen and synthetic methane all have important roles to play in improving system resilience, affordability and flexibility during the energy transition. The paper introduces the concept of energy-system “optionality”, arguing that preserving multiple […]