Ukraine imports 13.5-14 million cubic meters in February. m of gas per product
Since the beginning of February 2022, Ukraine has been importing 13.5-14 million cubic meters of gas per day, which is five times more than the average daily average in January, the head of GTS Ukraine Operator Serhiy Makogon.
“Most of the imports come from Hungary – an average of 5.5 million cubic meters per day. This became possible after the OGTSU on January 1 for the first time in history created the physical ability to import gas from this country. About 5 million cubic meters to come. Slovakia, the rest – a probable reverse from Poland “, – he wrote on his Facebook page.
Makogon also clarified that the export and re-export of gas from Ukraine since the beginning of February is 2-2, 5 million cubic meters. m / day.
According to him, the warm weather and the high price of gas, which led to a decrease in its use by industrial consumers, had a strong impact on overall consumption in Ukraine. however, on February 11, 2022, the daily consumption of the population was 106 million cubic meters of gas, which is 30% less than on February 11, 2021 (152 million cubic meters).
As reported 4, imports of natural gas to Ukraine from the EU in 2022 amounted to 9.8 million cubic meters compared to the same period in 2021 – up to 4.8 million cubic meters. m. Exports and re-exports of gas from Ukraine in January 2022 amounted to 178 million cubic meters. m, which is a quarter lower than in January 2021.
Imports of natural gas to Ukraine from the EU in 2021 decreased by 6.2 times (by 13.34 billion cubic meters) as a result of 2020 – to 2.56 billion cubic meters. m. The bulk of last year’s supply was from Hungary – 2.198 billion cubic meters. m, as well as from Slovakia – 0.285 billion cubic meters. m and Poland – 0.079 billion cubic meters. m. The actual import was carried out by virtual reverse (backhaul), and its share in the total volume of 2021 was 89%.
Export and re-export of gas from Ukraine in 2021 due to significant reserves in the “customs warehouse” in the underground storage of 2.5 billion cubic meters. m, in particular in Hungary by 1.5 billion cubic meters. m, Slovakia – 0.6 billion cubic meters. m, Poland – 0.36 billion cubic meters. m, Moldova – 0.07 billion cubic meters. m.