Russian gas transit through Ukraine’s pipeline system is down 38.4% this year, to 45 billion cubic meters, Sergiy Makogon, head of Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator, wrote yesterday on his Facebook page. At this rate, Ukraine will move 55-56 bcm this year, about 15% below the 65 bcm amount contracted with Gazprom for this year. Under the new, 5-year contract Gazprom promises to pay for shipping the full amount, whether it is shipped or not.
Russian gas transit through Ukraine’s pipeline system is down 38.4% this year
