The Russian energy company “Gazprom” has increased the gas transit through the territory of Ukraine through the gas measuring station (GIS) “Sudzha” to 40.8 million cubic meters per day.
In the press service of the company reported RBC confirmed that the volume of gas pumped by the Ukrainian side is 40.8 million cubic meters. m per day As of April 16, the daily volume of natural gas going to the European Union via Ukraine was 38.5 million cubic meters. m.
Gazprom through GIS Sudzha in 2022 average 41-42 million cubic meters. m per day In early April 2023, the company brought its gas pumping to the previous year’s level due to rising gas prices in the EU. By April 10, pumping decreased again – 37.4 million cubic meters. m, 40 million cubic meters were restored on April 12. m.
Now the natural fuel supply route through the GIS “Sudzha” remains the only route for the export of Russian gas to the Central and Western European states. Since May 2022, the Ukrainian side has been constantly rejecting applications for gas supply through GIS “Sokhrovka”. In Ukraine, they explain their decision by the fact that the station is now under the control of Russian forces.