Germany Economy Ministry: Continuously Assess The Situation; Maintain An Ongoing Dialogue With All Gas Sector Market Participants

Guiding Principle Remains Unchanged: Winter Preparedness Is The Responsibility Of The Market, Energy Supply Companies Must Fulfill Their Obligations - Government Has Consistently Taken Precautionary Measures And Prepared Potential Courses Of Action To Ensure A Rapid And Targeted Response Should The Situation Deteriorate, And To Guarantee Security Of Supply - Expressly Welcome SEFE s Intention To Step Up Efforts To Fill Gas Storage Facilities