The cooperation agreement between Kazakhstan and Gazprom affects the transit of Russian gas to Uzbekistan. This was announced by the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliev, writes TASS.
“As you know, we have activated our gas transportation system and provided transit facilities. “With this agreement, we determine the obligations of the parties during the transit of Russian gas,” said Satkaliev.
October 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a start Russian gas supply to Uzbekistan through the territory of Kazakhstan. Uzbek and Kazakh leaders Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also attended the ceremony.
Two days later, Tashkent representatives started Negotiations with Gazprom on medium and long-term contracts for fuel supply. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan noted that the republic signed a contract for gas purchase for two years. The purchase volume will be 9 million cubic meters. m per day This is 2.8 billion cubic meters. m per year
Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in early November accepted 300 million cubic meters of gas from Gazprom.
Previously Gazprom statedIt continues to supply 40.3 million cubic meters of gas to Europe via Ukraine. m per day