Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. Closing statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal.

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BUŞOI, Cristian-Silviu (EPP, RO)

Gas storage: closing statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal

SOUNDBITE (English), Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the EC in charge of the European Green Deal, Closing statement

SOUNDBITE (English), Cristian-Silviu BU&#350;OI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, Closing statement