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The Netherlands – rising import dependence

The Netherlands is expected to become an increasingly large net importer of gas. The country is transitioning away from gas, but this will take time and production is already falling The Netherlands is expected to become an increasingly large net importer of gas. The country is transitioning away from gas, but this will take time and production is already falling.
By Catriona Scott 24 May 2019 Europe & Russia / Supply & Demand 0 34247
Gas plays a major role in the Netherlands’ energy mix, accounting for around 49% of power generation. (Gate LNG)

The Netherlands is highly dependent on gas – and while the government is aiming to reduce the country’s use of the fuel, domestic production is falling faster than consumption. This has resulted in the country becoming a net importer of gas. The Netherlands is calling for the EU to target having a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050. This will entail a reduction of the role of gas in the Dutch energy mix. However, this will take time to implement, and in the meantime the country...