Gas Transit through Ukraine: Daily Volumes via Sudzha GIS and Sokhranovka Gateways
Gazprom reported a daily gas transit to Europe through Ukrainian territory, confirmed by the Sudzha gas measuring station (GIS), at 40.15 million cubic meters on July 22. The figure represents the volume allocated for transit on that day and was described as slightly lower than the previous day by a representative of the company, with information attributed to TASS as the source. In this context, the Sudzha GIS serves as a critical point for tracking the transit of Russian gas across Ukraine, and the reported volume aligns with the Ukrainian side’s confirmations of capacity available for transit on that date. The same representative noted that the Sokhranovka GIS application had been rejected, implying scheduling or capacity constraints at that facility.
Gazprom states that the confirmed transit volume through Ukrainian territory remains at 40.15 million cubic meters, consistent with the Ukrainian confirmation for July 22. On July 21, the volume was higher, recorded at 42.4 million cubic meters, indicating daily fluctuations in transit flow that can arise from operational and logistical factors at the border gateways.
Industry observers and analysts have long discussed the dynamics of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. For example, on June 22, Igor Yushkov, a principal analyst with the National Energy Security Fund, suggested that the gas supply via Ukraine could halt before the expiration of the existing contract. He pointed to claims from both parties regarding contractual fulfillment and emphasized that the timelines and terms as negotiated might be challenged by disagreements over performance. This perspective reflects broader concerns in the energy market about reliability, pricing, and security of supply in cross-border gas arrangements, especially when disputes or divergent interpretations of contract terms are involved. (Source attribution: NESF analyst commentary; cited in market coverage)
These developments come against a backdrop of ongoing discussion about global gas liquefaction capacity and the evolving landscape of LNG and pipeline trading. Market participants monitor Ukrainian transit volumes closely as a key mechanism linking Russian gas production with European demand, with each daily report contributing to a broader assessment of supply risk, contract adherence, and regulatory responses. (Market briefings and sector analyses)