Hungary can boost its gas supply through Turkish Stream if needed and does not rely on transit through Ukrainian territory. This was stated by Peter Szijjártó, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations, in remarks reported by TASS.
“The entry capacity of Turkish Stream to Hungary stands at 8.5 billion cubic meters per year. Last year we absorbed 5.6 billion cubic meters. That leaves spare capacity to increase deliveries, which is not an issue,” Szijjártó noted.
According to him, Hungary currently receives sufficient gas from Russia. If additional fuel becomes necessary, Budapest would turn to Gazprom to secure supplies.
In 2022, about 4.8 billion cubic meters of energy were supplied to Hungary via Turkish Stream and its continuation through Bulgaria and Serbia. In 2023, this figure rose to 5.6 billion cubic meters, underscoring Russia’s continued role as Hungary’s primary gas supplier.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the potential consequences of Ukraine’s refusal to renew agreements with Gazprom and the broader impact on European gas markets.
Industry observers note that recent patterns in Russian gas deliveries to Europe have shown fluctuations, with occasional increases in supply despite geopolitical tensions. Hungary’s energy strategy emphasizes diversification while maintaining strong ties with its traditional supplier.