UPDATE 1-Groningen gas output fall to prevent earthquake risk ahead of target
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
* By mid 2022 no need for production in average year
* Groningen was once Europe’s largest onshore gas field
AMSTERDAM, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Gas production at Groningen in the northern Netherlands can be lowered to 10 billion cubic metres (BCM) this year, the government said on Friday, beating an initial 2020 target to cut output at the field because of earthquake risk.
The Dutch government has said it would lower production at Groningen, once Europe’s largest onshore gas field, as quickly as possible after a series of tremors caused widespread damage to homes and buildings.