Slovakia reservoir energy storage

How is natural gas stored in Slovakia?

In the conditions found in Slovakia, natural rock structures are used to store natural gas underground. Commercial use of these storage facilities in Slovakia started in 1973, when the first cubic meters of natural gas were injected into depleted gas fields.

When did underground gas storage start in Slovakia?

Commercial use of these storage facilities in Slovakia started in 1973, when the first cubic meters of natural gas were injected into depleted gas fields. A fundamental advantage in constructing underground storage facilities is the geological and technological knowledge gained from previous production of hydrocarbons from these reservoirs.

What is the energy policy in the Slovak Republic?

The development of an energy policy in the Slovak Republic is aimed at optimizing the energy mix so that GHG emissions and pollutants are reduced as much as possible while maintaining and responsibly increasing energy security and affordability of different types of energy. The EP SR also includes science, research, and innovation.

What is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Slovakia?

The largest hydroelectric power plant is Gabc ̆íkovo with an installed capacity of 720 MWe. Its annual production (2,200 GWh) is almost half of the total electricity production of hydroelectric power plants in the Slovak Republic.

Where are exploration projects based in Slovakia?

Exploration projects in Slovakia are bringing also international cooperation and investments. We are partnering in the Trnava and Topoľčany Exploration areas with Vermilion Energy and in the Eastern Slovak Lowlands with Aspect Energy. Where is NAFTA operating in Slovakia?

How much electricity does Slovak Republic produce a year?

Its annual production (2,200 GWh) is almost half of the total electricity production of hydroelectric power plants in the Slovak Republic. There are currently five wind turbines in operation in the Slovak Republic with a total installed capacity of 3.1 MW and annual production of approximately 5.5 GWh of electricity.