class=”sc-29f61514-0 icZBHN”>
However, eleven boreholes at the site, which opened in the 1960s, must remain open for a year in case of a “harsh winter”. Despite the closure, experts warn that earthquakes could continue in the region.
The underground gas fields near Groningen in the north of the Netherlands are the largest gas reserves in Europe. For more than two decades, residents have complained about earthquakes directly attributed to the exploitation of the deposits. Gas production has therefore decreased in recent years. In 2021, only 4.5 billion cubic meters of gas were produced in Groningen. In previous years this was more than 20 billion cubic meters.
Gas production must be completely stopped by 2022. In view of the global energy crisis in the aftermath of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the government has temporarily announced further gas production. (SDA)
Source:Blick
I am Liam Livingstone and I work in a news website. My main job is to write articles for the 24 Instant News. My specialty is covering politics and current affairs, which I’m passionate about. I have worked in this field for more than 5 years now and it’s been an amazing journey. With each passing day, my knowledge increases as well as my experience of the world we live in today.
