2025
- 18 December 2025
SEFE Storage markets Speicherzone Nord capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.44 TWh for the storage year 2026/2027 for Speicherzone Nord on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 12 December 2025
Speicherzone Nord – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2026/2027
Starting on the 18 December 2025 SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacity for the Rehden storage facility as a reinterpreted storage product for Speicherzone Nord for the storage year 2026/2027, in several auction procedures on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 8 December 2025
SEFE Storage markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2027
SEFE Storage has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.48 TWh for the storage year 2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 4 December 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has not allocated the storage capacity for the storage year 2026/2027 in Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform today. - 2 December 2025
SEFE Storage markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2027
SEFE Storage has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.48 TWh for the storage year 2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 27 November 2025
SEFE Storage markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.7 TWh for the storage year 2026/2027 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. The storage facility of Jemgum is fully marketed for the storage year 2026/2027. - 25 November 2025
SEFE Storage markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.3 TWh for the storage year 2026/2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. This means that all capacities for the storage year 2026/2027 have been marketed. - 21 November 2025
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2026/2027
On 25 November 2025 SEFE Storage GmbH will offer previously unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the 2026/2027 storage year on the PRISMA capacity platform as part of an auction process. - 20 November 2025
SEFE Storage markets Haidach capacity for the storage years 2025–2028
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.6 TWh for the storage years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 18 November 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 10 November 2025
UGS Jemgum – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2026/2027
Starting on 13 November 2025 SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacity for the Jemgum storage facility for the storage year 2026/2027 in several auction procedures on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 7 November 2025
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2026/2027/2028
Starting on the 11 November 2025 SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacity for the Haidach storage facility for the storage year 2026/2027/2028 in several auction procedures on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 6 November 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.67 TWh for the storage year 2026/2027 in Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform today. - 27 October 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of Capacities for Storage Year 2026/2027
Starting on the 30 October, 2025 SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacity for the Rehden storage facility for the storage year 2026/2027 in several auction procedures on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 October 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2026/2027
SEFE Storage has today allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.2 TWh for the storage year 2026/2027 in Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 30 September 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2026/2027
On 16 October 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Rehden for the 2026/2027 storage year on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 26 September 2025
Haidach storage facility is now connected to the Austrian distribution network (Level 1 distribution pipelines)
As a result of a legal obligation under the Austrian Gas Industry Act (Gaswirtschaftsgesetz), the Haidach storage facility has been connected directly to the Austrian distribution network (Level 1 distribution pipelines) by the technical operator. - 9 September 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 5 September 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of Capacities for 2025/2026
On 9 September 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its currently unmarketed storage capacities for the Rehden natural gas storage facility for the storage year 2025/2026 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 28 August 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 19 August 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 14 August 2025
SEFE Storage markets Speicherzone Nord capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.5 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in Speicherzone Nord on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 13 August 2025
SEFE Storage allocates Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.8 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 11 August 2025
Speicherzone Nord – Marketing of capacities for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026
On 14 August 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer additional storage capacities for Speicherzone Nord for the remainder of the storage year 2025/26 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 8 August 2025
SEFE Storage allocates Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.8 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 6 August 2025
SEFE Storage allocates Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 5 August 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of Capacities for 2025/2026
Due to the continued unfavorable market conditions for storage capacities and the foreseeable imminent approach of the critical filling path with regard to the storage level targets set by the Gas Storage Level Ordinance (GasSpFüllstV), while maintaining the standard product structure, SEFE Storage GmbH announces—referring to the press release dated July 16, 2025—that on August 6, 2025, an additional portion of the previously unmarketed storage capacities of the Rehden natural gas storage facility will be offered for auction via the PRISMA capacity platform. These capacities will be presented in the form of an adjusted product structure for the current storage year 2025/2026. - 17 July 2025
SEFE Storage does allocate Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.56 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 July 2025
UGS Rehden – MARKETING OF CAPACITIES FOR STORAGE YEAR 2025/2026
Starting on July 17, 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer part of its previously unmarketed storage capacity for the Rehden storage facility for the 2025/2026 storage year in several auction procedures on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 15 July 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 9 July 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 8 July 2025
SEFE Storage does allocate Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.9 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 26 June 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 22 May 2025
SEFE Storage markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.7 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. The storage facility of Jemgum is fully marketed for the storage year 2025. - 21 May 2025
SEFE Storage markets Speicherzone Nord capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.25 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 for Speicherzone Nord on the PRISMA capacity platform. Speicherzone Nord is fully marketed for the storage year 2025. - 20 May 2025
SEFE Storage markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.7 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 May 2025
SEFE Storage markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.9 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 15 May 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.9 TWh for the remainder of the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 14 May 2025
Speicherzone Nord – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage GmbH will offer storage capacities for Speicherzone Nord for the storage year 2025/26 that have not yet been marketed on PRISMA capacity platform as part of an auction process starting on 21 May 2025. - 13 May 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2025/2026
On 15 May 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer storage capacities for the current storage year 2025/2026 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 7 May 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. The future marketing of the remaining capacities at the Rehden storage facility will be communicated in a timely manner. - 6 May 2025
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2025/2026
On 7 May 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer storage capacities for the current storage year 2025/2026 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 10 April 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.4 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 9 April 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.4 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this auction of around 3.4 TWh. The storage facility of Haidach is fully marketed for the storage year 2025. - 8 April 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 1 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The current marketing of storage capacities continues to be challenging, considering the market environment. - 2 April 2025
UGS Jemgum – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026
As part of several auction procedures, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Jemgum for the storage year 2025/26 from 8 April 2025 on PRISMA capacity platform. - 31 March 2025
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/26
As part of several auction procedures, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the storage year 2025/26 from 7th April 2025 on PRISMA capacity platform. - 25 March 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 49 GWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 13 March 2025
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 393 GWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 6 March 2025
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/26
As part of several auction procedures, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the storage year 2025/26 until 01st April 2025 on PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 January 2025
SEFE Storage does not allocate any Rehden capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has not been able to allocate any capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 in the Rehden storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. The challenging market environment does not facilitate the economic marketing of free capacities for the storage year 2025/2026. - 1 January 2025
New Management at SEFE Storage
SEFE Storage GmbH is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Dr Thomas Ruttmann and Andreas Schulz as new Managing Directors. They succeed Eduard Schmitke, who will move to the Storage division of SEFE GmbH in January.
2024
- 19 December 2024
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2025/2026
From 13 January 2025, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer storage capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 as part of several auction procedures on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 18 December 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.3 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026/2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 December 2024
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 in two auctions on the 18th December 2024 on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 12 December 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 77 GWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Jemgum on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 10 December 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026/2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 5 December 2024
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 in two auctions on the 10th December 2024 on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 12 November 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 322 GWh for the storage year 2025/2026 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 2 TWh. - 7 November 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2025/2026/2027
SEFE Storage has allocated the storage capacity of approx. 1.6 TWh for the storage year 2025/2026/2027 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 2 TWh. - 1 October 2024
UGS Jemgum – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026
Between 9 October 2024 and 12 December 2024, SEFE Storage will offer storage capacities for the storage year 25/26 in the Jemgum storage facility on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 12 September 2024
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
As part of several auction procedures, SEFE Storage GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Haidach for the storage year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 22 August 2024
SEFE Storage successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
SEFE Storage has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 0.67 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 0.67 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 0.67 TWh. - 15. August 2024
UGS Haidach – MARKETING OF CAPACITIES FOR STORAGE YEAR 2024/2025
On 22nd August 2024, SEFE Storage will offer storage capacities in UGS Haidach for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 3 June 2024
astora GmbH becomes SEFE Storage GmbH
astora GmbH has been renamed SEFE Storage GmbH with effect from 31 May 2024. Last year, astora presented itself for the first time as part of the SEFE brand with a new logo and new corporate design. Now comes the next logical step in the harmonization of the brand and the strategic realignment of SEFE Securing Energy for Europe: astora becomes SEFE Storage. - 12 March 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. The storage facility in Rehden is therefore fully marketed for the storage year 2024/2025. - 4 March 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.8 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 5 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 3.8 TWh. - 28 February 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 1.3 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 5 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 1.3 TWh. - 27 February 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 3.1 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 5 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 3.1 TWh. - 19 February 2024
astora: great interest in market enquiry on demand for hydrogen storage capacities
In November 2023, astora conducted a non-binding market survey on the ramp-up of hydrogen storage demands. The aim was to gain an impression of the requirements of potential customers for hydrogen storage capacities, particularly regarding the development of the hydrogen storage project in Jemgum. - 1 February 2024
Rehden storage facility: Today's marketing of capacities without result
Today astora has not allocated storage capacity for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The reserve price was not confirmed due to changed market conditions. - 30 January 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 1.2 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 5 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 1.2 TWh. - 25 January 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 23 January 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 16 January 2024
UGS Rehden – marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
As part of several auction procedures, astora GmbH will offer its unmarketed storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Rehden for the storage year 2024/2025 on the PRISMA capacity platform from 22 January 2024. - 16 January 2024
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
In today’s auction for the storage year 24/25 in the UGS Rehden, astora successfully marketed around half (2.6 TWh) of the storage capacities offered on the PRISMA capacity platform. The demand was higher than the storage capacities offered in this tranche of around 5 TWh. The internal reserve price was exceeded for 2.6 TWh. - 5 January 2024
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 16 January 2024, astora will offer storage capacities for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. The firm working gas volume is offered in 50 bundles of 100 GWh each. The associated firm injection capacity is 32,943 kWh/h and the firm withdrawal capacity 50,681 kWh/h. - 9 February 2023
astora allocates capacity in the Haidach storage facility for 23/24
In order to secure the supply of natural gas to Europe, astora is allocating storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2023/2024 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 3 February 2023
astora allocates capacity in the Rehden storage facility for 2023/24
In order to secure the supply of natural gas to Europe, astora is allocating storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2023/2024 via the PRISMA capacity platform.
2023
- 20 December 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 14 December 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025 and announces an additional tender
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 5 December 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025 and announces an additional tender
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 30 November 2023
astora successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 1.05 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 29 November 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 20 November 2023
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 30 November 2023, astora will offer storage capacities in UGS Haidach for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 20 November 2023
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 29 November 2023 and 5 December 2023 , astora will offer storage capacities in UGS Rehden for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 16 November 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 14 November 2023
astora successfully markets Haidach capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.4 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 10 November 2023
UGS Rehden – maintenance work with flare-off activity
From 12 to 24 November, planned maintenance works will be carried out at the Rehden natural gas storage facility. To carry out the works safely, high-pressure systems must be relieved on Sunday, 12 November. - 6 November 2023
UGS Rehden – marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 16 November 2023, astora will offer storage capacities in UGS Rehden for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 2 November 2023
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 14 November 2023, astora will offer storage capacities in UGS Haidach for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 30 October 2023
astora: Market survey on demand for hydrogen storage capacities starts
With the main objective to design the planned hydrogen storage facility technically as close as possible to the needs of the future hydrogen market, astora is conducting a non-binding market survey on the demand for hydrogen storage capacities as of today, 30 October. - 26 October 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.5 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Rehden on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 19 October 2023
astora successfully markets haidach capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.4 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 12 October 2023
UGS Rehden – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
On 26 October 2023, astora will offer storage capacities for the storage year 2024/2025 on the capacity platform PRISMA. The firm working gas volume is offered in 25 bundles of 100 GWh each. The associated firm injection capacity is 32.943 kWh/h and the firm withdrawal capacity 50.681 kWh/h. - 9 October 2023
astora launches a market survey on the demand for hydrogen storage capacities
In the period from 30 October to 17 November, interested parties have the opportunity to participate in the non-binding market survey. - 5 October 2023
astora successfully markets haidach capacity for the storage year 2024/2025 and announces an additional tender.
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 2.4 TWh for the storage year 2024/2025 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. The capacity offered was fully marketed. - 21 September 2023
UGS Haidach – Marketing of capacities for storage year 2024/2025
For the coming storage year, it is guaranteed that the Haidach storage facility can make a further significant contribution to Europe's security of supply: SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH has ceded its’ capacity share to astora in order to make it available to the market. - 31 August 2023
Maintenance work at the Jemgum storage facility
From 4 to 22 September planned maintenance work will be carried out by astora carried at the Jemgum storage facility. This may result in possible noise disturbances. - 2 August 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for the storage year 2024/2025
In today’s auction for the storage year 24/25 in the UGS Rehden, astora successfully marketed half (approx. 2.5 TWh) of the storage capacities offered on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 19 July 2023
UGS Rehden – astora allocates capacity in the Rehden storage facility for 2024/2025
The natural gas storage facility in Rehden plays a central role in the security of supply for Germany and Europe. With a working gas volume of 3.9 billion cubic metres, it is one of the largest natural gas storage facilities in Western Europe. In order to secure the supply of natural gas to Europe, astora is allocating storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2024/2025 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 June 2023
astora successfully markets Jemgum capacity for the storage year 2024/25
astora GmbH has successfully awarded additional storage capacities for the storage year 24/25 in the Jemgum storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 15 June 2023
Noise generated during repair work
A controlled pressure drop occurred at our natural gas storage facility in Rehden during repair work scheduled for today. About 10,000 m³ of natural gas were released within 30 minutes. - 1 June 2023
UGS Jemgum - Marketing of capacities for 2024/2025
On 15 June 2023, astora GmbH will offer storage capacities for the natural gas storage facility in Jemgum for the storage year 2024/2025 via auction procedures on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 22 May 2023
SEFE appears under one brand at the E-world in Essen
The storage company astora and the sales company WINGAS will become part of the brand and also adopt the SEFE logo. - 28 April 2023
Maintenance work with flare-off activity in Rehden
From 1 May to 13 May, planned maintenance works will be carried out at the Rehden natural gas storage facility. - 9 March 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for storage year 2023/24
astora has successfully allocated additional storage capacities for storage year 23/24 at the Rehden storage facility via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 2 March 2023
astora allocates further capacity in the Rehden storage facility for 2023/24
astora allocates further storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2023/2024 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 28 February 2023
Tender for own supply of technical gas
astora GmbH is conducting a tender for the supply of technical gas for the Jemgum and Rehden natural gas storage facilities. The technical gas is required for the technical operation of the storage facilities. - 23 February 2023
astora succesfully allocates remaining capacity in the Haidach storage facility for 23/24
astora has successfully allocated the remaining storage capacity of approx. 0.9 TWh for the storage year 23/24 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 17 February 2023
astora succesfully allocates capacity in the Haidach storage facility for 23/24
astora has successfully allocated the storage capacity of approx. 7.3 TWh for the storage year 23/24 in UGS Haidach on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 17 February 2023
astora allocates remaining capacity in the Haidach storage facility for 23/24
On 23 February 2023, astora will offer storage capacities for the storage year 23/24 on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 16 February 2023
astora allocates capacity in the Haidach storage facility for 23/24
Due to incorrect bidding, today's Haidach auction will be repeated on Friday, 17 February 2023. - 9 February 2023
astora successfully markets Rehden capacity for storage year 23/24
In order to secure the supply of natural gas to Europe, astora is allocating storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2023/2024 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 2 February 2023
Natural gas storage Rehden: Withdrawal operation resumes
The natural gas storage Rehden will be back in operation on Friday, 3 February 2023 at 6:00 a.m., earlier than previously reported. - 2 February 2023
Capacity booking in the Rehden storage facility for 2023/24
With a working gas volume of 3.9 billion cubic meters, the Rehden storage facility is one of the largest natural gas storage facilities in Western Europe and plays a central role in securing the supply of natural gas to Germany and Europe. - 31 January 2023
Deflagration at a flare at the astora site Rehden
On Tuesday, 31.01.2023, a deflagration occurred at a flare at the natural gas storage facility in Rehden for reasons unknown so far. No people were injured and no effects on the environment could be determined.
2022
- 21 December 2022
The EU Commission approves the acquisition of the sole ownership of SEFE by the German Federal government and further capital measures
On 20 December 2022, the EU Commission approved further capital measures that enable SEFE Securing Energy for Europe (“SEFE”) to operate as an integrated gas midstream company and continue to ensure security of supply for Germany and Europe. - 7 December 2022
astora allocates capacity in the Rehden storage facility for 2023/24
In order to secure the supply of natural gas to Europe, astora is allocating storage capacities in the Rehden facility for the storage year 2023/2024 via the PRISMA capacity platform. - 16 November 2022
astora: tender for own supply of electricity
astora GmbH is conducting a tender for the supply of electricity for the Jemgum and Rehden natural gas storage facilities. The delivery period covers the calendar years 2023 and 2024. - 15 November 2022
The German government becomes the sole owner of the SEFE Group
With effect from 14 November 2022, the Federal Government becomes the sole owner of SEFE Securing Energy for Europe ("SEFE") and thus of astora. By way of a capital cut, the Federal Government first took over all shares in SEFE and provided the company with new share capital of 225 million euros. - 9 September 2022
Maintenance work with flare-off activity in Rehden
astora will perform maintenance works on the grounds of its Rehden natural gas storage facility on 12 September. Due to safety reasons, small amounts of natural gas must be flared off. - 14 February 2022
astora markets interruptible working gas volume at Rehden storage facility
The principle already proven in Haidach and Jemgum is now also being transferred to the Rehden storage facility. Via the PRISMA platform, customers can book interruptible volume at any time from astora at a fixed price and, if required, flexibly design it with additional interruptible injection and withdrawal capacity. - 11 February 2022
astora successfully markets Haidach capacity for storage year 2022/23
astora has successfully allocated the remaining storage capacities for storage year 22/23 in the Haidach storage facility on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 1 February 2022
astora allocates Haidach-capacities in two procedures for 22/23 and 24/25
In February, astora will market capacities at the Haidach storage facility in two separate procedures: Between 08.02.2022 and 22.02.2022 astora will offer storage capacities for the storage year 22/23 and on 17.02.2022 for the storage year 24/25 on the capacity platform PRISMA.
2021
- 30 August 2021
astora successfully markets Haidach capacity for storage years 2022/23 and 2023/24
astora successfully allocated storage capacities for the storage years 22/23 and 23/24 in the Haidach storage facility on the capacity platform PRISMA. The auction was announced on 13 August and the auction date was set for 26 August with 24 hours' notice. - 13 August 2021
astora markets Haidach capacity for storage years 2022/23 and 2023/24
Between 18 August 2021 and 27. August 2021, astora will offer storage capacities for the storage years 22/23 and 23/24 in the Haidach storage facility on the capacity platform PRISMA. - 24 June 2021
Allocation of highly flexible capacity now also at UGS Jemgum
The principle that has proven itself in Haidach is now also being transferred to the Jemgum storage facility: Via the PRISMA platform, customers can book volume on an interruptible basis with astora at any time at a fixed price and combine it with injection and withdrawal capacity on demand. - 29 March 2021
Upgrade of HIGHLY FLEXIBLE PRODUCT AT UGS HAIDACH
The interruptible storage product offered last December at the Haidach storage facility is getting a completely new design - and offers customers even more flexibility. - 3 March 2021
astora Haidach: Marketing of remaining capacity for storage year 21/22
Between 10 March 2021 and 24 March 2021, astora will offer remaining capacities in the Haidach storage facility for the upcoming storage year on PRISMA.
2020
- 10 December 2020
Highly flexible capacity at UGS Haidach for sale
For 16.12.2020, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., astora has scheduled a marketing procedure for the current storage year on PRISMA again. - 2 November 2020
Change in the management
With effect from 1 November 2020 Eduard Schmitke is the sole managing director of astora GmbH. - 26 October 2020
Tender for own supply of electricity
astora GmbH is conducting a tender for the supply of electricity for the natural gas storage facilities in Jemgum and Rehden. The delivery period covers the calendar years 2021 and 2022. - 5 October 2020
Maintenance work with flare-off activity in Rehden
astora will perform maintenance works on the grounds of its Rehden natural gas storage facility from 5 October to 17 October. Due to safety reasons, small amounts of natural gas must be flared off. - 25 September 2020
astora markets HAIDACH CAPACITY for storage years 2021/22 and 2022/23
On 24 September 2020, astora allocated storage capacities for the Haidach storage facility both for the storage year 21/22 and for the storage years 21/22 and 22/23 on the PRISMA capacity platform. - 9 September 2020
astora markets HAIDACH CAPACITY for storage years 2021/22 and 2022/23
Between 16.09.2020 and 30.09.2020, astora offers storage capacities for the storage facility Haidach simultaneously in two keyed procedures. - 16 March 2020
To the business partners of astora GmbH & Co. KG
Regarding the corona virus astora takes the current situation very seriously. Our prevention team continuously monitors and evaluates the current development and has already taken various measures. - 24 February 2020
Increase of Working Gas Volume at Haidach and Marketing of the Additional Capacity for 20/21
astora will offer the additional capacities on 02.03.2020 between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (CET) for the storage year 20/21 via PRISMA. - 10 February 2020
Jemgum Capacity Marketing for Storage Year 2020/21
astora offers storage capacities in Jemgum for storage year 20/21 on the capacity platform PRISMA between 14.02.2020 and 21.02.2020. - 10 February 2020
Change in the management board of astora
Eduard Schmitke appointed as new member of the astora management
2019
- 2 October 2019
Maintenance work with flare-off activity in Rehden
astora will perform maintenance work on the grounds of its Rehden natural gas storage facility from 7 October to 13 October. Due to safety reasons, small amounts of natural gas must be flared off. - 15 March 2019
astora Offers Capacities in Haidach for two Storage Years
On 21.03.2019 between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (CET) astora offers capacities on the trading platform PRISMA for the storage years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 for the storage facility Haidach. - 5 March 2019
ISO certification for the HSE management system of the Rehden and Jemgum storage facilities
Foundation for the HSE management of all companies of the SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH
2018
- 11 December 2018
Gas storage facility Haidach: More flexibility due to a new grid connection.
New OGE grid connection to the NCG market area is now available for the gas storage facility Haidach. - 1 October 2018
Relocation to new business premises
The new headquarters of astora GmbH & Co. KG and its approximately 50 head-office staff has now moved to Königstor 20, a modern office building in the centre of Kassel, Germany. - 3 May 2018
Change in the Management Board of astora
Arkadius J. Binia succeeds Frank Tauchnitz - 9 March 2018
astora to market capacities at the Haidach gas storage facility via PRISMA
Effective 16 March 2018, astora will market storage capacities at the Haidach gas storage facility for the time period from 1 April 2018 to 1 April 2019. - 7 February 2018
astora markets capacities at the Haidach and Jemgum storage facilities
On 1 February 2018 astora has successfully allocated capacities at the Jemgum gas storage facility for the period from 1 April 2018 to 1 April 2019. - 7 February 2018
astora at the E-world 2018 in Essen
The "E-world energy & water" energy trade fair has become one of the leading trade fairs in the European energy industry for innovative products and services. More than 600 exhibitors from 25 countries expect over 20,000 trade visitors during the trade fair in Essen, Germany. - 26 January 2018
astora to market capacities at the Haidach gas storage facility via PRISMA
Effective 2 February 2018, astora will market storage capacities at the Haidach gas storage facility for the time period from 1 April 2018 to 1 April 2019. The offered working gas volume amounting to a total of 3.3 terawatt hours will be distributed among 338 bundles. - 25 January 2018
astora to market capacities at the Jemgum gas storage facility via PRISMA
Effective 1 February 2018, astora will market storage capacities at the Jemgum gas storage facility for the time period from 1 April 2018 to 1 April 2019. The offered working gas volume amounting to a total of 2.5 terawatt hours will be distributed among three different products.

