In this interview, Andreas Schroeder maps Germany’s gas security from short-term contracts to new gas-fired plants and LNG infrastructure. He weighs the nuclear phase-out, EU dependence on non-Russian suppliers, and the risks ahead.
Before we begin, I would like to highlight two milestones. First, this is the 100th episode of IR thinker. Second, our very first episode, published on 5 January 2023, also featured Andreas Schroeder. Andreas was the first expert who accepted my invitation and, in doing so, believed in this project when it was only an idea.
This interview marks the 100th episode of IR thinker. Thank you for your support, and for watching and listening to IR thinker.
Content
- Current Natural Gas Flows to Germany and Contract Structures
- The Logic Behind Short-Term Pipeline Contracts
- LNG Imports and the Expansion of German Infrastructure
- Gas Storage Developments Since the War in Ukraine
- Declining Gas Consumption in Germany: Causes and Implications
- New Gas-Fired Power Plants in Germany
- The Impact of the Nuclear Phase-Out on Energy Security
- Innovative Gas Procurement Strategies for the German Market
- Germany’s Role as a Gas Exporter
- Export Infrastructure and Capacity
- Competition Between Germany and Poland in Gas Trade
- Dependence on US and Norwegian Gas After the Russian Cut-Off
- Can the EU Operate Without Russian LNG?
- The Potential of African Gas for Germany
- Qatar’s Role in Germany’s Gas Supply
- Canada as an Emerging Gas Partner for Germany
- Future Challenges for Germany’s Natural Gas Security
Andreas Schroeder
Andreas is Head of Energy Analytics (Quantitative) at ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), where he leads an international team analysing the dynamics of global energy markets.
In his role at ICIS, Andreas regularly contributes to analytical reports and provides expert commentary in interviews. For example:
https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2025/07/28/11122815/eu-agrees-to-750-billion-in-us-energy-purchases-but-details-remain-vague/
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