IEEFA – Germany’s Gas Dependence: An Energy Security Risk, Mar 2026

This report analyzes Germany's dependence on natural gas and the associated risks to its energy security.

It highlights key issues such as the weakening of energy security due to gas reliance, the importance of electrifying heating to reduce household gas consumption, investment challenges in the gas network, and the risks of expanding LNG terminals. The report also critiques Germany's planned transition from gas-fired to hydrogen power, discusses gas plant subsidies and EU state aid rules, and presents alternatives for a future with minimal gas and hydrogen use by 2045. Additionally, it questions the viability of carbon capture and storage in the gas power sector and examines Germany’s 10GW gas power strategy.