The role of natural gas in the energy mix of the Netherlands, and also Northwest Europe, is far from over; in fact, the opposite may be true. After years of promoting the removal of natural gas as an energy source, the Dutch government and the EU are once again confronted with their own gas dependency and the realities of global energy markets. In its yearly update and advice to the Dutch Ministry of Climate and Green Growth, it states that for winter 2026–2027, the Netherlands will also have sufficient capacity and volumes to meet expected demand, even in a cold winter.
Author: Cyril Widdershoven
Published at: 2025-10-01 22:00:00
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