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12.05.2022 Press statement by the Federal Ministry (BMWK) on Russian countersanctions

In a press statement (only available in German) on 12 May 2022, Federal Minister Robert Habeck commented on Russian countersanctions and GAZPROM Germania.

14.04.2022 Dear business partners!
We would like to provide you with the Letter of Comfort published by the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA). As you can see from the notification published on 13 April…
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07.04.2022 Dear business partners!
As you can see from the press release of 04 April 2022 from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the Federal Network Agency is…
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16.02.2022 Awarded with the EcoVadis Silver Badge for the fourth time in a row
Successful and improved silver rating in 2022: With its environmental and social standards, WINGAS once again lands in the top 25% of companies rated worldwide in…
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12/05/2022 Press statement by the Federal Ministry (BMWK) on Russian countersanctions
14/04/2022 Dear business partners!
07/04/2022 Dear business partners!
16/02/2022 Awarded with the EcoVadis Silver Badge for the fourth time in a row
27/01/2022 Turquoise hydrogen from natural gas – Enabling a profitable hydrogen economy
13/01/2022 World Energy Outlook 2021

20/12/2021 Dear business partners!
15/12/2021 WINGAS Customer Satisfaction 2021
11/10/2021 Natural gas in industry - Versatile and flexible energy source with an elementary role
03/08/2021 Natural gas – an essential component of the energy mix today and in the future
26/03/2021 Insight into the WINGAS History
19/02/2021 Natural gas: ready for the hydrogen economy!
04/02/2021 World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2020

17/12/2020 Dear business partners,
07/12/2020 WINGAS receives EcoVadis Silver CSR rating once again
23/11/2020 News about E-world 2021
17/11/2020 WINGAS Customer Portal: Flexible Gas Procurement online.
11/09/2020 Key results of BDEW study on the heat market - This is how Germans heated their homes in 2019
25/05/2020 The 2019 Forsa survey “Majority of Germans expect higher gas demand“
16/03/2020 Coronavirus: To the Business Partners of WINGAS GmbH
21/02/2020 Successful trade fair presentation at E-world

17/12/2019 WINGAS receives EcoVadis Silver CSR Rating
29/08/2019 Change to the Management Board of WINGAS GmbH
01/07/2019 WINGAS sells its biomethane business to E.ON
05/02/2019 Customer portal: How flexible gas procurement can function online
05/02/2019 More energy together: GAZPROM Germania, GM&T and WINGAS with corporate stand at E-world 2019
31/01/2019 “More Energy for Your Future”

08/12/2017 “Without additional measures, Germany will fail to achieve its climate targets”
28/11/2017 “Intelligent energy mix instead of full electrification”
20/11/2017 CH4Blog: Natural gas dialog platform launched
06/11/2017 “End the renovation backlog in the boiler room”
24/10/2017 Fuel cell heating system: Market development is on schedule
23/10/2017 Möhring: “We need pragmatic solutions”
19/10/2017 Fluctuating commodity prices for oil and gas
13/10/2017 Efficient: Fuel cells in the multi-family dwelling
15/09/2017 WINGAS receives the second highest rating from the EcoVadis platform
15/09/2017 Möhring takes charge of the Zukunft ERDGAS Supervisory Board
07/09/2017 Möhring: “More courage to see reason”
14/08/2017 WINGAS-Cup was a resounding success
27/07/2017 State-of-the art CHP systems are a key component in the heating market
20/07/2017 More than 600 obsolete boilers have already been “exchanged”
18/07/2017 Strengthening natural gas is the key to an efficient energy transition
14/07/2017 Natural gas-powered cars: Trend in Austria
11/07/2017 “Natural gas-powered vehicles are a match for electric cars”
30/06/2017 WINGAS posts marked increase in sales in 2016
28/06/2017 Industrial cooperation relies on natural gas as a fuel
22/06/2017 forsa survey: Climate protection with natural gas increasingly important
22/06/2017 Technology is revolutionizing the energy sector
09/06/2017 Haidach gas storage facility – ten years of supply security
31/05/2017 Natural gas as a fuel will continue to offer tax benefits until 2026
23/05/2017 Top KHL clubs compete in Kassel
16/05/2017 “There are no hidden emissions with natural gas”
10/05/2017 Combination of e-mobility and natural gas-based mobility
12/04/2017 Natural gas consumption on the increase in Europe
28/02/2017 Business of WINGAS UK will be transferred to Gazprom Energy
16/02/2017 WINGAS strengthens its ice hockey commitment
15/02/2017 Tax reduction for natural gas extended
08/02/2017 Working together for natural gas
06/02/2017 Natural gas – a cornerstone of the modern energy sector but underestimated in Germany
06/02/2017 “Mainstream of electrification is a trap”
02/02/2017 Vitaly Vasiliev appointed new WINGAS Managing Director
31/01/2017 Energy transition failing to reach its climate protection goals
26/01/2017 Energy mix of the future: integration of renewable energy and natural gas
17/01/2017 Record year for Gazprom
13/01/2017 “People will start investing again as soon as the oil price increases”

20/12/2016 “Data is the new oil”
08/12/2016 "Energy landscape needs all-round talents like natural gas"
02/12/2016 “European emissions trading is a good thing”
18/11/2016 Field test: Fuel cell for commercial applications
14/11/2016 Jointly tapping the potential of natural gas
02/11/2016 Climate protection needs measurable progress
12/10/2016 New Managing Director at WINGAS
12/10/2016 Energy Transition 2.0 – Things are getting serious now
11/10/2016 “All aboard the time machine” – A German-Russian School Students’ Variety Show in Kassel
26/09/2016 Energy with glass-clear benefits
20/09/2016 Natural gas is an important part of Austrian energy supply
14/09/2016 WINGAS becomes new sponsor of Kassel Huskies
07/09/2016 Energy Congress: Natural gas back in the limelight
25/08/2016 Taking advantage of synergy effects: glass fiber technology and natural gas go hand in hand
22/08/2016 "The fuel cell was a complete success"
05/08/2016 Natural gas is essential in brick production
18/07/2016 The Cinderella of digitalization
11/07/2016 »The good news: there is enough gas«
11/07/2016 Avatar colleagues
17/06/2016 Silver for GASWINNER
09/06/2016 After Paris, climate protection cannot wait!
07/06/2016 WINGAS Benelux awards environment and energy prize to Nearly New Office Facilities
02/06/2016 Natural gas, the environmentally friendly alternative
30/05/2016 Energy – the poor cousin
12/05/2016 Talks with customers on the canal
21/04/2016 WINGAS continues to grow
15/04/2016 Gas demand in the EU rises for the first time in four years
05/04/2016 Turbulent times for network operators
21/03/2016 The ice-cold alternative
09/03/2016 Underground reserves
04/03/2016 Applying to operate fuel cells: Having support from municipal utilities pays off
01/03/2016 Houses that think
26/02/2016 WINGAS Benelux has a new Internet site
19/02/2016 Increasing significance of natural gas expected
15/02/2016 The energy transition needs natural gas
12/02/2016 Kassel University President Finkeldey visits WINGAS
10/02/2016 WINGAS offers REMIT reporting service for custom-ers
08/02/2016 New networks for new energy sources
01/02/2016 WINGAS has a new address in Austria
26/01/2016 "The German energy shift is not globally feasible"
22/01/2016 Belgium: Clear commitment to natural gas-based mobility
20/01/2016 König: "An energy transition without a heating market will fail"

23/12/2015 Using natural gas to make safer automotive parts
15/12/2015 A city makes the switch
09/12/2015 Objective for Germany’s roads: LNG as fuel
08/12/2015 Objective by 2020: 40,000 natural gas vehicles for Flanders
27/11/2015 Energy efficiency: WINGAS group has undergone an energy audit
26/11/2015 The Czech Republic Encourages Switch to Natural Gas Vehicles
18/11/2015 Design and content updated
18/11/2015 Natural gas drives are clean and tried-and-proven
18/11/2015 WINGAS in discussion with German industry
16/11/2015 “Natural gas plays a critical role and will continue to do so in the future”
16/11/2015 Mingling with customers: WINGAS presents itself at the VKU Conference
13/11/2015 Energy efficiency policy: Political intervention can distort competition
09/11/2015 Increasing convergence of gas markets in Germany, Austria and Czech Republic
04/11/2015 KinderKultUrlaub continues its success story
20/10/2015 Too good for the basement
08/10/2015 Kassel’s mayor Bertram Hilgen visits new WINGAS headquarters
06/10/2015 The energy transition requires new know-how
01/10/2015 Gazprom and Wintershall close asset swap
21/09/2015 “Foundation for continued success”
04/09/2015 WINGAS becomes wholly owned Gazprom subsidiary
28/07/2015 A taste sensation thanks to natural gas
21/07/2015 Digital transformation – the new value of customer data
16/07/2015 Tax break on natural gas as a fuel to remain in place
15/07/2015 forsa survey: Heating label increases need for consulting
14/07/2015 Sustainable climate protection with fuel cells
07/07/2015 "Municipal utilities must retain their credibility"
01/07/2015 Potential of natural gas in the transport sector far from exhausted
25/06/2015 Certified green natural gas
19/06/2015 GASWINNER wins silver
10/06/2015 Natural gas turns the lights on
03/06/2015 Affordable climate protection with natural gas
02/06/2015 Phasing out nuclear power
01/06/2015 Experts: “Auditing is a huge market”
13/05/2015 Step on the gas for fuel cell technology
05/05/2015 Gearing the energy revolution to climate protection targets
22/04/2015 The road to 2030
16/04/2015 “White Gold” for the whole world
10/04/2015 Extend contracts for renewable natural gas early and gain financially
31/03/2015 Transport charges under the spotlight
12/03/2015 “The Europeanization of the energy markets is urgent”
12/03/2015 For efficient climate protection in the building sector
11/03/2015 Climate-friendly and mobile
05/03/2015 Innovative natural gas applications for homes
12/02/2015 Zukunft ERDGAS presents new study on CO2 reductions in building stock
11/02/2015 Blackout danger
10/02/2015 Natural gas can help reach climate protection targets
22/01/2015 “Climate targets need a round table”
19/01/2015 Great potential for climate protection in the heating market with gas efficiency technologies

18/12/2014 Asset swap between BASF and Gazprom will not be completed
17/12/2014 Energy Saving Ordinance: Old heating systems must be replaced from 2015
16/12/2014 Do we need capacity mechanisms?
24/11/2014 Potential for natural gas as a fuel is enormous
20/11/2014 Breakthrough for electricity and heat generation from fuel cells imminent
18/11/2014 Topping out ceremony for new WINGAS headquarters
18/11/2014 Electricity: Natural gas must play an important role
06/11/2014 "Natural gas is part of the solution"
28/10/2014 "Natural gas must be integrated more strongly in people's lifestyle"
27/10/2014 Effective climate protection – only with natural gas
15/10/2014 Coal instead of natural gas?
11/10/2014 WINGAS is best supplier
07/10/2014 No long-term customer loyalty without dialog
06/10/2014 Apply now with new ideas for climate protection
30/09/2014 Natural gas storage is an important part of supply security
29/09/2014 Heating: Germans want to combine energy sources
26/09/2014 WINGAS supports primary schoolchildren in Kassel
08/09/2014 GASWINNER takes gold
05/09/2014 Austria sees gas market changing
01/09/2014 Natural gas is number one
28/08/2014 Positive interim assessment: fuel cells pass the practice test
26/08/2014 Zukunft Erdgas: 60 members and counting
03/07/2014 “REMIT shouldn’t be taken lightly”
26/06/2014 Growing importance of social media in the energy sector
26/05/2014 Forsa survey: The Germans are worried about increasing energy costs
20/05/2014 Recognize the importance of natural gas
15/05/2014 Laying the foundation stone for Königstor 20 in Kassel: New company headquarters for WINGAS takes shape
12/05/2014 astora becomes INES member
07/05/2014 On course for growth in Austria
09/04/2014 Recognize the importance of CHP plants for the energy supply
08/04/2014 “Creating sustainable profitability”
27/02/2014 Zukunft ERDGAS e.V. – The new voice in the gas industry
11/02/2014 Effective and affordable climate protection with natural gas
04/02/2014 WINGAS-LWL with new website
22/01/2014 WINGAS: Getting energy turnaround going

23/12/2013 WINGAS becomes Gazprom subsidiary
18/12/2013 Christmas donation: WINGAS supports regional children’s projects
14/11/2013 20 years of success: WINGAS celebrates its 20th anniversary
18/10/2013 From 0 to 100 in ten minutes: WINGAS and E.ON bring highly efficient natural gas CHP plant on stream
12/09/2013 Jemgum natural gas storage facility opens
13/06/2013 “Climate goals cannot be achieved without natural gas”
23/05/2013 WINGAS – New headquarters in Kassel
05/04/2013 WINGAS exhibits at the Hannover Fair
06/02/2013 Successful marketing of eco-friendly natural gas
21/01/2013 WINGAS presents Europe-wide expert survey on natural gas

29/12/2012 WINGAS Christmas donation supports projects for children and young people
18/12/2012 WINGAS and E.ON build highly efficient CHP plant
14/11/2012 WINGAS: change in partner shares
05/11/2012 WINGAS strengthens presence in Austria
30/10/2012 OPAL communications wins International German PR Award
15/10/2012 The energy turnaround can be affordable with natural gas
01/06/2012 Storage company astora officially launched
17/05/2012 WINGAS champions natural gas
16/05/2012 “Energy turnaround needs more than electricity networks”
15/05/2012 Voice for natural gas: Ulrike Saße speaks for WINGAS
20/04/2012 OPAL communication receives award
29/02/2012 WINGAS hives off storage activities into independent company
16/02/2012 Haidach storage capacities in demand
24/01/2012 WINGAS allocates capacities at Haidach storage facility on store-x

08/11/2011 Nord Stream Pipeline Inaugurated – Major Milestone for European Energy Security
27/10/2011 High-speed Internet with OPAL
14/09/2011 Business community seizes the initiative for natural gas mobility
01/09/2011 Fluxys G acquires from WINGAS 19% stake in North European Gas Pipeline NEL
25/08/2011 Nord Stream Pipeline Connected to OPAL
13/07/2011 OPAL natural gas pipeline complete
16/06/2011 A climate-friendly energy supply with natural gas
15/06/2011 WINGAS opens public information center for the Jemgum natural gas storage facility
10/06/2011 New Internet site for the Jemgum storage facility
19/05/2011 More supply security for Europe
18/05/2011 Natural gas to take us into the future
27/04/2011 WINGAS takes off in the Netherlands
14/04/2011 North European Natural Gas Pipeline Construction Start in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
16/03/2011 WINGAS and Technische Werke Ludwigshafen continue research cooperation
08/02/2011 Millions for a good climate
07/02/2011 Go-ahead for the NEL

22/12/2010 A new partnership for the Dutch energy supply
20/12/2010 No future without natural gas!
16/12/2010 Jemgum natural gas storage facility reaches next stage
22/11/2010 BASF and Gazprom celebrate 20-year partnership
16/11/2010 OPAL reaches Czech Republic
01/11/2010 WINGAS: More service for storage customers
28/10/2010 Live from the track: Natural gas pipeline broadcasts on YouTube
21/10/2010 WINGAS cooperates with Bielefeld municipal utilities with micro-CHP plant field test
20/10/2010 A semester with WINGAS
22/09/2010 WINGAS and inexio close the gaps in the broadband network
15/09/2010 Using natural gas more efficiently
09/09/2010 WINGAS Storage has received consent for Saltfleetby
08/09/2010 Natural gas can lead the way into a new energy era
31/08/2010 Network operator WINGAS TRANSPORT to become owner of WINGAS pipeline system
27/08/2010 Fluxys to acquire from WINGAS 19% stake in planned North European Gas Pipeline NEL
24/08/2010 280 hectares of nature for Brandenburg
19/08/2010 Past the half-way mark on Germany’s longest building site
05/07/2010 Nord Stream pipeline reaches European mainland
24/06/2010 WINGAS cooperates with three universities on OPAL construction
16/06/2010 More natural gas for Europe
11/06/2010 Gasunie participates in planned North European gas pipeline NEL
31/05/2010 Setting sail for a secure energy supply
08/04/2010 Construction of Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream begins
25/03/2010 New Managing Director for WINGAS
03/03/2010 Security of energy supply requires a reliable framework
25/02/2010 Everyday heroes: Russian Film Festival in Kassel
18/02/2010 WINGAS starts deep drilling for natural gas caverns
18/02/2010 Foundation stone laid for major project in East Germany: 2500 workers to build the OPAL pipeline
09/02/2010 Biogas: Going “clean” into the gas network
08/02/2010 High-speed surfing with OPAL
13/01/2010 WINGAS: Transit crisis seems averted for now
04/01/2010 OPAL: Brandenburg grants first building permit

03/12/2009 STAWAG and WINGAS – a perfect example of continuity
20/11/2009 Natural gas pipeline OPAL crosses the Elbe
18/11/2009 WINGAS thrives in the fiber optic market
23/10/2009 More supply security together
20/10/2009 Natural gas comes out on top again in eco-efficiency analysis
14/10/2009 Pilot project launched: Fuel cell in operation in three-family house in Aachen
10/09/2009 WINGAS and VNG cooperation for Jemgum natural gas storage facility
31/08/2009 Green light for the OPAL natural gas pipeline
29/07/2009 A journey through time with the OPAL natural gas pipeline
14/07/2009 Initial building permission for OPAL natural gas pipeline
01/07/2009 Dr. Gerhard König to be new Management Spokesman

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Phone: +49 (0) 561 99858-0
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