19 May 2024
Netherlands reverses burden of proof on Groningen claims
Publication date: 30 April 2015
Gas Strategies Group
10 Saint Bride Street
London UK
EC4A 4AD
ISSN: 0964-8496
Twitter @GasStrategies
Editorials
Subscriptions
Dutch lawmakers have voted to reverse the burden of proof on claims of property damage caused by earthquakes related to gas production at the Groningen field, a change which could leave the government and field operator NAM liable for Eur 30 billion (USD 33 billion) in pay-outs.