Europe Seeks Energy Security Through Domestic Natural Gas Production
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Europe remains vulnerable to volatile global energy market after cutting ties with Russian gas supplies and relying more on American LNG imports. This has led to 40%+ increase in EU energy costs.
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Germany pleads for EU support to develop new gas fields to boost domestic production per Paris Climate Agreement. MCF Energy plans to drill in Germany and Austria.
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Through acquisition, MCF Energy secured 5 licenses for 4 large-scale natural gas projects in Germany and Austria, with over 100 BCF of proven reserves and previously producing wells.
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MCF Energy to start drilling gas prospects in Austria this month, then move rig to Germany in March to re-enter formerly producing well, hoping to improve on past results with new technology.
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If drilling is successful, MCF Energy's prospects could provide domestic natural gas to help Germany and wider Europe address energy security concerns during crisis.