Ukraine hits winter gas target of 14.6 bcm month ahead of schedule – minister
Ukraine has accumulated 14.6 billion cubic meters of gas in underground storage facilities (UGS) needed under the baseline scenario for the winter season, First Deputy Prime Minister, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Ukraine has achieved its winter gas storage target of 14.6 billion cubic meters, according to First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. The country reached this milestone a month ahead of schedule, filling its underground storage facilities to the required level. In a message on the Telegram app, Shmyhal praised the efforts of Ukrainian gas production companies, the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine LLC, and all employees in the fuel and energy sector.
The Energy Minister expressed confidence in Ukraine's readiness for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter period. Earlier, on August 21, Shmyhal had reported that Ukraine had accumulated 14.3 billion cubic meters of gas in storage. Naftogaz Ukrainy has also signed contracts for gas supply this year, with over 2.09 billion cubic meters procured, including 2 billion cubic meters imported from January to July.
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