Kavernenanlage Etzel, Underground energy storage facility in Friedeburg, Germany
The Etzel cavern storage system contains 75 caverns within a natural salt dome, providing 46 million cubic meters of storage capacity for oil and gas.
In 1971, Germany established the Etzel cavern facility to meet national requirements for maintaining strategic oil reserves near the Wilhelmshaven import harbor.
The Cavern Information Centre in Etzel serves as an educational platform for local residents to learn about underground storage operations and environmental considerations.
The storage facility connects to major gas pipelines leading to Emden and Dornum, enabling efficient distribution across Northwest Europe's energy networks.
The geological salt formation at Etzel, extending 750 meters below surface, dates back 240 million years and provides natural containment properties for energy storage.
Location: Friedeburg
GPS coordinates: 53.45100,7.90320
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:15
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