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GRONINGEN GAS FIELD

24th January, 2023

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  • The Netherlands is to close production at Groningen gas fields by October due to the potential risk of earthquake.
    • The Netherlands for decades was one of Europe's main gas suppliers through the Groningen field until they decided to cut production to limit the seismic risks.
  • The Groningen gas field is a natural gas field in Groningen province in the northeastern part of the Netherlands.
    • It is the largest natural gas field in Europe.
    • Revenue from natural gas production was an important source for the country.
  • Since 1991 the area is experiencing continuous earthquakes. This led to damage to houses and unrest among residents.
    • Therefore, It was decided to phase out gas extraction from 2014 onwards.
    • The Groningen gas field is expected to be closed between 2025 and 2028.

Netherlands

  • The Netherlands (Dutch) is a country located in Northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean.
  • The Netherlands borders;
    • Germany in the East
    • Belgium in the South
    • North Sea coastline in the North and West.
  • It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany and Belgium in the North Sea.
  • The country's official language is Dutch.
  • Amsterdam is the country's most populous city and the nominal capital.
  • In the Republican period, which began in 1588, the Netherlands entered a unique era of political, economic, and cultural greatness, ranked among the most powerful and influential in Europe and the world; this period is known as the Dutch Golden Age.
    • During this time, its trading companies, the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company established colonies and trading posts all over the world.
  • It was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
  • It ranks among the highest in international indices of press freedom, economic freedom, human development and quality of life, as well as happiness.

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