Gas-storage facilities store gas amounting to 30 % of the Union’s gas consumption during the winter months, and well-filled underground gas storage facilities as well as voluntary gas demand reduction contribute substantially to the security of gas supply by providing additional gas in the event of tight supply and demand adequacy or supply disruptions.
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