At the time of the energy crisis, the EU had set itself a binding target of filling gas storage facilities to 90% by1 November, but expectations have been exceeded, with reserves now standing at 95%, as announced by the European Commission on 31 October.
The 90% target was set in the Gas Storage Regulation (EU/2022/1032) of June 2022 to ensure sufficient security of supply and market stability for the winter months.
According to the latest figures published by Gas Infrastructure Europe,...