Press Release: Gas Coordination Group sees overall good level of preparedness of EU Member States and Energy Community countries in case of gas crisis

The Gas Coordination Group, chaired by the Commission, met on 18 November 2009 to analyze in detail all elements of the preparedness of the EU and the Energy Community for a potential supply disruption in the Winter 2009/2010. The Gas Coordination Group examined the gas consumption and storage levels in the EU and assessed emergency responses that have been put in place by the Members since January 2009. Special focus was given to the countries mostly affected by the January 2009 crisis in South-East Europe and the Energy Community parties.