Bergermeer Gas Storage

Bergermeer Gas Storage, together with gas storage facilities in Norg, Grijpskerk and Peak Gas Installation Alkmaar, contributes to the Dutch energy security. Gas storage facilities make it possible to store natural gas when demand is lower and make it available when demand increases, for example during cold winter periods. This makes gas storage facilities an important part of the security of supply in the Netherlands. Bergermeer fulfils a special role in this as a commercial gas storage facility.

The storage facility is located between Bergen and Alkmaar in a former natural gas reservoir where natural gas was produced between 1972 and 2007. After gas production had ended, the reservoir was converted into a gas storage facility. Construction started in 2012, after which the storage facility was partially commissioned in 2014 and officially opened in 2015.

Bergermeer has a working gas volume of approximately 50 TWh and a delivery capacity of around 25 GW. This makes the storage facility one of the largest gas storage facilities in the Netherlands and gives it an important role within the Dutch energy system.

Pursuant to Article 82 of the Mining Act, EBN participates in these activities on behalf of the Dutch State with a 40% interest, in the interest of “efficient exploration and production, systematic management and optimal sales of hydrocarbons”. A standard cooperation agreement has been concluded for this purpose between EBN and the licence holder. This storage facility is operated by TAQA Energy.

A complete overview of all our hydrocarbon activities can be found on our page about hydrocarbon partnerships. On our energy storage pages, you can find more general information about energy storage and the role of EBN.

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