European gas storage in a global market [Gas in Transition] Jun 14, 2021 7:35:am Summary April was a shoulder month like almost no other: a collision of many factors, outside Europe’s control, could leave the continent under-stocked by the next heating season. [Gas in Transition, Volume 1, Issue 2] by: William Powell Withdrawals from Europe’s gas storage facilities were continuing well into May, more than a month after the injection period would have started in a typical year. This has raised questions about the continent’s state of readiness for next winter and the prospect of higher prices for delivery after October.