German industrial gas demand: mixed responses in 2023

This paper looks at Germany’s unique position as the continent’s largest gas consumer and its emerging role as an import and transportation hub – both north-south and west-east. According to statistics and other available sources, German industry managed to avoid any physical curtailment with respect to gas supply during last winter. In this section we analyse the sectoral situation and include a brief case study of BASF, the world’s leading chemical company. For more information about the German gas market, please see the website For further information and details about the German gas market, please visit the German Federal Energy […]