In October 2021, the transit of natural gas through Ukraine decreased by 19%, after the entry into force of the gas agreement between Russia’s Gazprom and Hungary. All transit gas supplies from Russia to European countries did not exceed the booked annual capacity.
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According to the OGTSU, in October 2021, the transit of natural gas by the Ukrainian GTS to European countries amounted to 2.634 billion cubic meters. m, less than in September by 623 million cubic meters. m.
At the same time, transit volumes to Slovakia increased by 6% to 2.117 billion cubic meters. m compared to September 2021. Gas supplies to Slovakia accounted for 80% of total transit volumes.
OGTSU also transported 342 million cubic meters. m of gas to Poland (+ 3% compared to September) and 176 million cubic meters. m (-9%) to Moldova. All transit gas supplies from Russia to European countries did not exceed the booked annual capacity, the OGTSU said.
“As a result of booking the capacity of the Ukrainian GTS on the RBP and GSA platforms, as of October 2021, Gazprom not only did not reserve additional transit capacity, but also significantly reduced the use of reserved annual capacity. Applications for transit of Russian gas to Hungary have not been received since October 1, ”the company said.
“As a result, the average daily volume of Russian gas transportation through the territory of Ukraine in October dropped to 86 million cubic meters. m. This is below the minimum amount, according to the current transit agreement “, – added in OGTSU.
The transit of natural gas through Ukraine for 10 months of 2021 amounted to 35.3 billion cubic meters. m, and the average daily volume of transportation – 115.9 million cubic meters. m.
In total, Slovakia received 22.430 billion cubic meters. m of gas, to Hungary – 6.799 billion cubic meters. m, to Poland – 3.227 billion cubic meters. m, to Moldova – 2.439 billion cubic meters. m and to Romania – 0.394 billion cubic meters. m.
Comment of the head of OGTSU
“We are concerned about the reduction of transit of Russian gas through the Ukrainian route: since October 1, the volume of pumping was below the booked capacity. Although from November 1, transit to Moldova has increased due to a new contract for gas supplies from Russia. The total utilization of Ukrainian GTS capacity for Russian gas transit continues to decline – an average of 60 million cubic meters at the beginning of November. m per day “- said the General Director of OGTSU Sergei Makogon.
For reference
The current transit agreement between Naftogaz Ukrainy and Russia’s PJSC Gazprom was concluded at the end of 2019 for a period of five years. It provides for Gazprom’s reservation of transit capacity in the amount of 65 billion cubic meters. m (178 million cubic meters per day) in 2020 and 40 billion cubic meters. m (110 million cubic meters per day) in 2021-2024.
source : ukrgate
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