Germany’s natural gas storage levels have indeed dropped significantly this winter, reaching around 28-29% as of early February 2026, according to the latest data from reliable sources like Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) via AGSI.

As of February 6, 2026 (around 6 AM CET), Germany’s storage stands at 28.42% filled, with a working gas volume of approximately 71.38 TWh out of a technical capacity of about 251 TWh. This reflects a daily trend of -0.68%, with heavy withdrawals (around 2,097 GWh/d) far outpacing minor injections (77 GWh/d).

This is notably low compared to recent history: it was around 56% at a similar point a year ago, and it’s below the EU average of about 38% (with the EU total at roughly 433 TWh filled).

Earlier in the winter (late January/early February), levels hovered in the low-to-mid 30s before declining further due to sustained cold temperatures increasing demand.

This situation has drawn attention because it’s historically low for this time of year—some reports note it’s the lowest in early February on record—and storage depletion has been faster than expected amid an unusually cold spell.

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From No Trick Zone

By P Gosselin

The article from Blackout News, published on February 5, 2026, warns that the energy situation in Germany is becoming increasingly critical, with a significant rise in the risk of a gas shortage.

Politicians, media lying about “harsh winter” being the cause of the shortage… Reality: Mismanagement is to blame…Germany was never even prepared for a WARM winter!

By late January 2026, German gas storage levels had dropped to approximately 32.75%. As of today, February 6, 2026: the storage fill levels are at only 28.1%. And things risk getting much worse.

Neighboring countries are at their limits

In an article, Blackout News highlights several factors contributing to this precarious situation. Firstly. Germany’s most important supplier via pipeline, Norway, is reaching its technical limits and Germany cannot “simply order more” because the pipelines are already operating near maximum capacity.

Secondly, the Netherlands, often viewed as a backup source, currently has even lower storage levels than Germany. In a crisis, nations prioritize their own supply, making additional exports to Germany unlikely.

US LNG won’t make a dent

Germany cannot also rely on LNG supplies from USA as severe cold snaps increase global competition for LNG, making it either unavailable or prohibitively expensive on the world market.

The situation is dire, according to Blackout News: “With constant, typical winter consumption, the remaining gas reserves in a tense scenario will only last for a maximum of about six weeks.”

Solar and wind not coming through

Another problem are the periods of low wind and solar output (known as a Dunkelflaute), which act as a “multiplier” for the crisis. During these times, gas-fired power plants must run longer to compensate for the lack of renewable energy, further depleting reserves.

Myth: Cold, harsh winter
Fact: Current winter significantly warmer

Politicians are blaming “the cold winter” for the woes. But the real reason is the country’s catastrophic energy supply mismanagement, especially the transition to green energies.

Based on recent meteorological data from the German Weather Service (DWD), the winter of 2025/26 (up to early February) has been significantly warmer than the 1961–1990 reference period, which the DWD likes to use when reporting its monthly climate reports.