Netherlands May Pull More Gas From Giant Field Just When It Was Supposed to Shut
- New nitrogen plant in the Netherlands was delayed by pandemic
- Gasunie analyzes impact of the delay in nitrogen production
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Natural gas production at the giant Dutch field Groningen may be temporarily increased because of construction delays at a processing plant for imported fuel.
The new nitrogen installation in Zuidbroek, Netherlands, is behind schedule after pandemic-driven lockdowns delayed delivery of building materials and construction work, Gasunie said in a statement on Tuesday. As a result, Groningen may be called upon for greater volumes of gas to ensure ample domestic supplies at a time when it was expected to begin shutting down.