Small volume – great future
The demand for gas is rising both in Germany and the EU but at the same time European gas production is on the decline. In future, LNG can be transported by ship to the consumers as an alternative to pipeline gas.

All beginnings are difficult
Natural gas can form on land as well as in oceans and waters. Discover its origins. Our Web Special takes you on a journey through time and illustrates how natural gas is gradually formed over millions of years.

Search and you will find
It is certainly not just a question of luck when a prospecting company strikes gas or oil. This Web Special shows you what factors play a role during the search and when so-called exploration wells are sunk.

It’s all a question of skilful production
After a successful search, it is now a question of producing the gas: This animation introduces you the complex drilling and production technology needed. Why don’t you join us on a flight to an offshore platform or to an onshore drilling rig?

Delivered direct to the customer in a safe and environmentally benign manner
An extensive pipeline system transports natural gas to the customer in a safe and environmentally benign manner. Alternatively, LNG can be transported to the consumer by tanker.

Steady supply
To ensure a steady supply of gas and to be able to balance out seasonal fluctuations in demand, gas is stored in storage facilities.
Find out more in this animation.

Optimum network operation
All network data arrive at the central control room of a gas supply company. The control room of E.ON Ruhrgas AG in Essen monitors the condition of the entire pipeline system of some 11,500 km using an ultramodern control system.