Russia’s Gazprom is keeping to its transmission contract by sending through Ukraine 19.7 billion cubic meters for the first half of this year

, as indicated by figures from Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator. Starting this year through to 2024, Gazprom is committed to sending 40 bcm a year through Ukraine. “Gazprom is using all previously booked capacity, but has not shown interest in additional transit capacity, despite the record rise in prices in European gas markets,” the Operator said.