The Ukrainian company "Naftogaz" has started importing liquefied natural gas via Germany, the company announced on its Telegram channel.
“After regasification in Germany, Naftogaz will deliver gas via Poland to Ukraine. This resource has already been available in our system in February. For us, this is not just a new route. This is the result of trust and coordinated work with partners,“ the company's CEO Serhiy Koretsky said in a statement.
The gas shortage in Ukraine arose after the transit of Russian gas to Europe through the country's gas transmission system was completely stopped on January 1, 2025 due to Kiev's refusal to renew its agreement with Gazprom. The transit halt has increased Ukraine's own demand for industrial gas to maintain pressure in the pipeline. As a result, Kiev is forced to purchase fuel on the European market at high prices. Since the end of January last year, the Ukrainian company Naftogaz has started importing gas, steadily increasing its purchase volumes.