The Groningen gas field is a natural gas field in Groningen province in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. With an estimated 2,740 billion cubic metres of recoverable natural gas, it is the largest natural gas field in Europe [a] and one of the largest in the world.

Apr 16, 2024 · The Dutch Senate on Tuesday approved a law to permanently close the Groningen gas field, following the government's promise that production will never be resumed to limit seismic risks in the...

The gas-water contact in the Groningen field is encountered at depths between 2971m in the north-east of the field to 3016m in the south-west. The Groningen field is cut by several fault systems, subdividing the field into a large number of fault blocks.

Oct 16, 2023 · The giant Groningen gas field started production in the 1960s, prompting the Netherlands to become the biggest European continental gas hub, with Dutch TTF wholesale prices setting the benchmark for other neighbouring markets. It is operated by NAM, a joint venture between Shell and ExxonMobil.

Mar 6, 2025 · With a GIIP of 113.2 TCF, the Groningen Field hosts the largest gas accumulation in Europe. However, the field is due to be abandoned in October 2024 due to earthquakes linked to production. But what caused this?

Dec 12, 2019 · Located near Slochteren, Groningen Province, Netherlands, the Groningen gas field is the biggest gas field in Europe. The onshore gas field was discovered in 1959 and has been producing since 1963. Groningen accounts for more than 40% of the total gas consumption in the Netherlands.

The Groningen gas field was discovered in 1959 by the Dutch Petroleum Company (Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij; NAM) when searching for oil. The production of gas from this field started in 1963. Since its discovery the estimations of its size have been adjusted upwards frequently.

Oct 1, 2023 · The Netherlands halted extraction from Europe's biggest gas field on Sunday, which was resulting in earthquakes that have shaken local residents for decades and threaten to persist.

Apr 17, 2024 · The Dutch Senate has passed a law to permanently close the Groningen gas field, marking the end of an era for what was once one of Europe’s major gas suppliers. The decision aligns with the government’s commitment to prevent further seismic risks associated with gas extraction in the region.

Apr 17, 2024 · The gas fields in Groningen will be permanently closed, a majority of the Dutch Senate decided after a debate yesterday. The decision is a result of the adoption of a bill that will amend the Gas Act and Mining Act.