The decision to continue production was made because of the frost. Production will be minimal – this is a preventive measure so that the population is not left without gas if problems arise in sub-zero temperatures.
In the Netherlands, due to frost, gas production in the Groningen field was resumed for two days, NOS reports.
“Three months after the gas tap was turned off in Groningen, it was reopened due to frost in the Netherlands,” the report said.
According to the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs and Climate of the Netherlands, Hans Weilbrief, production will be minimal – this is a precaution so that the population will not be left without gas if problems arise in sub-zero weather that temperature.
The Secretary of State ensures that gas production in Groningen will be completely stopped on October 1, 2024: the wells will be closed, and the gas supply there will be impossible even in emergency cases.
Since 1963, Groningen has been the backbone of the European gas supply. The field still contains about 450 billion cubic meters of gas worth about a trillion dollars. According to Shell Plc, which is involved in the exploitation of the field, it is possible to produce another 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year more than today. Moreover, additional volumes of gas can be obtained immediately after launch.
The field was mothballed after a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in 2012, leading to thousands of claims for property damage.
Let’s remember that in February last year the Netherlands declared independence from gas from Russia. The war in Ukraine forced the country’s authorities to truly realize that they do not want to rely on Russia for gas imports.
Source: korrespondent
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