Ukraine intends to partially resume exports of domestically produced natural gas, which have been banned for 4.5 years, since early March 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This was reported by several ExPro market sources. The possibility of resuming exports of domestically produced gas has been discussed in the market for several […]
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Gas TSO of Ukraine Launches Bundled Capacity Auctions at Cross-Border Interconnection Points: First Auctions Will Take Place on July 6
Gas TSO of Ukraine Launches Bundled Capacity Auctions at Cross-Border Interconnection Points: First Auctions Will Take Place on July 6 As a reminder, in June the NEURC adopted a decision to introduce the bundled capacity mechanism at cross-border interconnection points, effective from the 2026/2027 gas year. The implementation of this mechanism is another step towards […]
Ukraine has agreed to long-term LNG supplies via Klaipeda
Ukraine and Lithuania have agreed to reserve capacity for long-term LNG supplies to Ukraine via the Klaipėda terminal. This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who visited Lithuania in early June. “It is important that an agreement was reached today during the talks to reserve capacity for long-term LNG supplies to Ukraine via […]
NEURC raises tariffs for gas injection and withdrawal at Ukrainian storages
The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) at a meeting on May 26 approved resolutions increasing tariffs for natural gas injection, and withdrawal services at Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities (UGS). When calculating tariffs for natural gas storage services (injection and withdrawal), the following assumptions were taken into account: Projected costs related to the procurement […]
Natural gas prices in Ukraine surge amid war in the Middle East
Natural gas prices on the Ukrainian market have increased by 20% over recent days, reaching 27,800 UAH/tcm (incl. VAT) on Tuesday. Domestic market prices have reached their highest level in more than half a year, since June 2025. In recalculated terms, the gas price stands at $536/tcm (excl. VAT) or €43.2/MWh. Nevertheless, the increase in […]
Denys Shmyhal to become Ukraine’s new energy minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed that Denys Shmyhal take the position of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine. Zelenskyy announced the decision on social media. “It is important that after every Russian strike we can promptly restore what has been destroyed, and that the development of Ukraine’s energy sector remains […]
Gas imports to Ukraine rose ninefold in 2025 to 6.5 bcm
Natural gas imports to Ukraine in 2025 reached 6.47 bcm, nine times higher than in 2024 (724 mcm). This is stated in the ExPro material Gas imports to Ukraine hit a five-year high at 6.5 bcm in 2025. Details Gas import volumes in 2025 were also the highest in the past five years, since 2020. The […]
The EU intends to abandon Russian LNG by January 1, 2027
EU countries will complete the process of abandoning Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by January 1, 2027, according to the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia published on Thursday. It emphasizes that the EU’s goal is to “prohibit the purchase, import, direct or indirect transfer of LNG from Russia to the EU.” Also, according […]
EU pushes for Ukraine, Moldova market coupling by spring 2027
(ICIS)–The European Commission will be working with Ukraine andMoldova to fast-track reforms with a view to integrate their electricity and gas sectorswith those of the EU, the European Commission said in a statement on February 24.The support package pledged this week outlines plans to help Ukraine and Moldovacouple their electricity markets with the EU’s by […]
Ukrtransgaz plans to purchase another 100 mcm of imported gas on the exchange
Ukrtransgaz, a member of Naftogaz Group, intends to purchase another 100 mcm of imported natural gas. The first auction will be held at the Ukrainian Energy Exchange on February 11, according to the exchange bulletin. Terms of gas purchases by UTG On February 11, Ukrtransgaz entered the stock exchange with the purchase of 25.596 mcm […]
