Denmark’s largest gas field sets production record

Tyra and associated fields have produced record amounts of gas in the first four months of the year. This puts Denmark in a more robust and secure supply situation than during the energy crisis in 2022.

Esbjerg, 28 May 2026 – 2024 marked the restart of the Tyra field following an extensive redevelopment. After a challenging start-up phase, the facility is now delivering record-high production and is operating close to full capacity.

This means that Tyra and its associated fields are approaching the goal of supplying up to 2.8 billion cubic meters (m³) of natural gas annually – twice Denmark’s yearly gas consumption. The gas not used domestically can be sent directly onward to our European neighbors.

“It has been a major challenge to get here, but Tyra is now producing steadily, and that is important for our security of supply and energy independence,” says Ole Hansen, Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Denmark.

Record production strengthens security of supply

In the first four months of the year, the Tyra facility has processed an average daily gas volume of 5.6 million m³ sent to Denmark. In addition, 2 million m³ of unprocessed gas have been exported to the Netherlands via the Tyra hub. The total of 7.6 million m³ of gas per day is a post-reconstruction record and significantly enhances Denmark’s position in the European energy system.

Approximately 60 percent of Europe’s energy consumption still consists of fossil fuels, and energy markets and prices are under significant pressure due to geopolitical unrest.

The high and stable production from the North Sea therefore not only strengthens Denmark’s supply security but also contributes to Europe’s energy supply and increases the resilience of the overall energy system.

“Denmark and Europe still need to accelerate the green transition to achieve long-term energy independence, but all scenarios indicate that we as a society will remain dependent on fossil energy for decades. Here, North Sea gas has certain advantages—it can be produced with a lower climate footprint than imported liquefied gas, generates tax revenue, and reduces dependence on imports from overseas producers,” says Ole Hansen.

A significant shift since 2022

The supply situation today is very different from during the energy crisis in 2022, which arose due to the war in Ukraine and Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. At that time, the crisis occurred while Denmark’s largest gas field was out of operation, and Denmark relied on gas imports.

Today, the situation has reversed.

“This makes a real difference at a time of unpredictability and turmoil in global energy markets. Where Denmark in 2022 depended on imports, we are now once again self-sufficient and can supply energy to Europe,” says Ole Hansen.

While the Tyra facility delivers twice Denmark’s gas consumption, its production corresponds to around 6% of the EU’s own production and about 1% of total EU consumption.

The Tyra field is licensed until 2042, but the outgoing government initiated a dialogue on extending this to 2050, which would allow expanded production within the framework of the existing North Sea agreement.

“An extension could open up the possibility of developing the northern part of the Tyra field, where there is an untapped reservoir that can be connected to the Tyra complex. Together with a number of smaller discoveries, we are potentially looking at up to an additional one-third in gas,” says Ole Hansen, adding:

“The majority could contribute to Europe’s energy security in the 2030s, when we as a society have not yet fully completed the transition to renewable energy. At the same time, we are potentially talking about double-digit billions in additional tax revenue.”

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TotalEnergies media contact 
Thorkild Diness Jensen / Head of External Communications for TotalEnergies Denmark / +45 20 20 42 36 / [email protected]

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About TotalEnergies in Denmark

TotalEnergies has operated in Denmark for over 50 years and is among the country’s leading energy companies producing more than 80% of the oil and 90% of the gas in the Danish North Sea. TotalEnergies operates the Danish Underground Consortium with a 43.2% share together with partners BlueNord (36.8%) and Nordsøfonden (20%). With approximately 1,000 employees based in Copenhagen, Esbjerg, and offshore locations, TotalEnergies makes a significant contribution to Denmark’s energy supply, economy, and employment. As a multi-energy business, TotalEnergies in Denmark is developing a renewables portfolio, including offshore wind projects with a capacity of 405 MW, and advancing its Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) initiatives in support of Europe’s low-carbon transition.

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