Store

Our top priority in storing gas in underground gas storage facilities is to ensure security of supply and operational reliability.

Major challenge during the  gas crisis 2009

Early in 2009, the complete outfall of Russian gas supplies at the gas hub in Baumgarten put Austria’s gas supply to crucial  challenge. This shortage was resolved  thanks to full underground gas storage facilities and intensive domestic production. At no time Austria’s natural gas supply was compromised. „We have shown that we can ensure continuous deliveries to Austrian consumer under all circumstances, which is a great distinction for our company and our employees who fully committed themselves to this task at all times“, says Markus Mitteregger, CEO of RAG. Around 40% of Austria’s gas supply was covered by RAG facilities at the time of international supply problems in January 2009.

Certification of safety management

RAG’s entire safety management for storage operation complies with certified procedures. RAG is the first company in Europe which has been certified for its entire storage operation. In September 2009 the company was awarded the TSM Certificate (Technical Safety Management) by Deutsche Vereinigung des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V. (German Technical Association for Gas and Water).

Efficiency due to sustainable use of former gas reservoir as underground gas storage

RAG uses the gas reservoirs which were formerly depleted during gas production for storing natural gas. Using a natural gas reservoir that has existed for millions of years as underground gas storage represents the best and safest way of storing energy.

Tailor-made solutions for our customers

In order to offer our customers tailor-made solutions for storing enviromental friendly natural gas in former reservoirs not only the natural resources are required but also a high level of know-how and economic optimisations. Flexibility, which RAG is well known for, is guaranteed by our highly motivated employees supplying the ultimate service for our customers.

RAG develops, constructs and operates underground gas storage facilities both for the company’s own requirements and as part of a joint venture project with its partners.