Ukrtransgaz boasted: since the beginning of the year, gas imports from the EU have increased by 64%, and gas transit to the EU by 22%
In January-April 2017, Ukraine increased imports of natural gas by 64,7% (by 1 billion 870,8 million cubic meters) compared to the same period in 2016 - up to 4 billion 762,6 million cubic meters. m.
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This is evidenced by data from PJSC Ukrtransgaz.
From Slovakia, in January-April 2017, 3 billion 949,5 million cubic meters were imported. m, Hungary - 391,7 million cubic meters. m, Poland - 421,4 million cubic meters. m.
In April 2017, imports amounted to 539,9 million cubic meters. m of gas, which is 2,2 times more than in April last year (245 million cubic meters).
Let us remind you that Ukraine has not imported natural gas under a contract with PJSC Gazprom since November 26, 2015, purchasing gas exclusively on its western border - at a more expensive price from EU countries under a reverse scheme.
It is also reported that since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has increased gas transit to Europe by 22%.
“In four months of this year, 30,5 billion cubic meters were transported through the territory of Ukraine for European consumers. m, which is 22,5% more than last year,” Ukrtransgaz reported.
It is noted that an increase in gas supplies through the national gas transportation system to Europe was also demonstrated in April - 7,342 billion cubic meters. m, which is 32% more compared to the same period in 2016.