Ukraine offers alternative route to EU for natural gas

“The Ukrainian gas transmission system is more than adequate,” said the Kyiv administration. Germany’s statement was not delayed.

Ukraine offers alternative route to EU for natural gas

Europe has recently been facing cutbacks in natural gas shipments from Russia.

Russian state-owned company Gazprom announced that it will suspend shipments through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from August 31 to September 2 due to maintenance work.

Gas delivery proposal from Ukraine to Europe

Thereupon, Ukraine, which was under the attack of Russian forces, stepped in.

After Russia freezed gas shipments to Germany for a few more days, the Kyiv administration offered to use pipelines passing through the country for the transfer.

“Our transmission system is more than adequate”

Operator of the Ukrainian gas pipeline network, “The capacities of the Ukrainian gas transmission system and the route through Poland are more than sufficient to ensure the fulfillment of Russian gas delivery obligations to European countries.” said.

According to the ARD’s report, it was stated that the proposed route was “due to chronic interruptions in the operation of North Stream 1”.

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Germany: We are following closely

The European Union accuses Russia of using energy as a weapon. Moscow, which denies the accusations, blames the sanctions for the setback.

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck “We are monitoring the situation closely.” said.

Germany, which wants to fill its warehouses before winter, reached 78 percent gas stock as of August 17.