Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the country has made significant progress in securing gas supplies for the upcoming heating season. As of now, 14.3 billion cubic meters (m³) of gas are stored, indicating that the country is ahead of schedule in its preparations.
From January to July, Ukraine imported 2 billion m³ of gas. Shmyhal highlighted that the total potential for gas imports from Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania is approximately 20 billion m³ annually. This volume creates additional reserves for diversifying supply sources.
In terms of contracting, Naftogaz of Ukraine has secured over 2.09 billion m³ of gas this year. The minister noted that the coal reserves also exceed planned levels, providing sufficient supplies to navigate the heating season under a baseline scenario.
