Safe and environmentally compatible oil production

In Germany we deal with the highest environmental protection and safety standards anywhere in the world.
Domestic oil production plays significant role for the national economy. More than 50% of Germany’s domestic oil production comes from the Mittelplate field.
Mittelplate oil helps reduce Germany's dependence on oil imports, thereby making an important contribution to securing the country's energy supply.
Oil production creates a large number of jobs. More than 1,000 people are involved in processing the crude oil and oil derivatives.
The royalties payable on oil produced here represent a reliable source of income for the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.