At the beginning of May, 5.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas were stored in the Ukrainian PHG, the storage was filled by 18.4%. Compared to last year, 33% or 2.86 billion cubic meters fewer gas in storage facilities.
Ukraine started upholstering gas in underground storages 17 days later than last year, and only downloaded 258 million cubic meters – by 44% lower compared to April 2024. This was reported by the expro profile edition.
To prepare for the heat period, it is necessary to re -stock at least 7.2 billion cubic meters M, where up to 5 billion -by importing.
The smaller pumping volume is associated with the start of the upholstery season, which began this year on April 17, and last year on March 31.
At the beginning of May, 5.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas were stored in the Ukrainian PHG, the storage was filled by 18.4%. Compared to last year, 33% or 2.86 billion cubic meters are below gas in storage facilities.
“Ukraine needs to significantly increase the amount of natural gas imports to prepare for the next heat season. Remember that last year, 12.92 billion gas cubic cubes were stored at the beginning of the gas selection period (November 1). To achieve this filling level, it was necessary to Pump 7.2 billion cubic cubes of gas gas PGG, “they are stressing in publishing.
As explained, part of this volume is covered by the internal victim, which remains reduced after Russia’s massive flow in February-March. The remaining gas must be imported. The required volumes of imports to the beginning of November range from 3 to 5 billion cubic meters m.
Remember that by the end of March, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development approved a loan for Naftogaz 270 million euros for gas purchases.
Ukraine also joined the second batch of gas from the United States – 100 million cubic meters. The gas will be provided in April. It is used to create a strategic reserve for the next heat period.
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Source: korrespondent
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