Norg Gas Storage

Norg Gas Storage, together with gas storage facilities in Alkmaar, Grijpskerk and Bergermeer, contributes to the energy security of The Netherlands. By storing natural gas when demand is lower and making it available when demand increases, this storage facility (the largest of it’s kind in the Netherlands) helps absorb fluctuations in supply and demand.

The storage facility is located beneath the village of Langelo in Drenthe. The original natural gas reservoir was developed into a storage facility after it had largely been produced. The location has been used as a seasonal gas storage facility since 1997.

With a storage volume of approximately 59 TWh and a delivery capacity of around 31 GW, Norg is the largest gas storage facility in the Netherlands. The storage facility contains low-calorific gas and is an important source of flexibility within the Dutch gas network.

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. The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) operates the storage facility.

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.

Please note: the location shown on this page is a random point within the relevant permit area. The actual fields and/or wells are distributed across the permit area and are not displayed on the map.