Article

Germany's gas supply outlook for 2026 reflects a significant shift from Russian to alternative sources, including Norwegian pipeline gas and LNG imports from the USA and Qatar, following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. As of January 2026, gas storage levels were notably low at 37.5%, with rising prices and concerns over infrastructure costs and environmental impacts, although the Federal Network Agency assessed the risk of shortages as low. The country's reliance on US LNG introduces geopolitical risks, while plans for future gas power plants convertible to hydrogen by 2045 are underway amid limited domestic production.