Gazprom continues to transport gas to Europe via Ukraine with a reduced volume of 42.1 million cubic meters. m per day through the gas measuring station (GIS) “Sudzha”. This was reported by TASS referring to company data.
The application for pumping from Sokhranovka was rejected by the Ukrainian side. A Gazprom representative reported that on March 23 the transit volume was 42.4 million cubic meters. Ukrainian OGTSU had previously reported on March 24 that the transit could be around 42.1 million cubic meters. M.
The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route for Russia’s gas supply to Western and Central European countries after the suspension of Nord Stream. Supply through Turkish Stream and Blue Stream is aimed at Türkiye and the countries in the region.
Transit through Ukraine has been reduced since May 2022, when OGTSU stopped pumping through Sokhranovka due to force majeure in the area controlled by the LPR. Gazprom saw no reason for this. In autumn 2022, Naftogaz filed for arbitration against Gazprom for non-payment of transit fees, but this was considered illegitimate in Russia.
Before that, it was known that Ukraine could do it. to accept For the passage of Russian gas. But only if Europe asks.
Previous levels of gas reserves in Europe I went down Below 69%.