A gas shortage is not expected in Ukraine amid a power outage. Our own production is gradually growing, and the enterprises of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine plan to produce about 15 billion cubic meters. m of natural gas this year.
Will Ukraine have enough gas
Head of the Board of NJSC Naftogaz Alexey Chernyshovassured that the season should be held exclusively on Ukrainian mining resources, as last year.
The Naftogaz Group is going to buy free volumes of the resource from private Ukrainian producers, so there are no plans to import gas. According to him, it should be enough for both household and industrial consumers.
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Alexei Chernyshov is convinced that the expected development of distributed power generation, in particular gas turbine units, will also not lead to a deficit.
— I want and must reassure the Ukrainians: there is enough gas. Naftogaz Group is constantly increasing production. The volumes will be sufficient to meet not only Ukrainian consumption, but also additional needs that may arise as a result of additional electricity generation using natural gas. We must be prepared for this, — stated Alexey Chernyshov.
The head of the board of NJSC Naftogaz assured that the largest Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities in Europe continue to operate effectively and accumulate gas for the next heating season, despite the Russian attacks.
However, he noted that the ground infrastructure is forced to protect and restore, which is being worked hard now.
— We are defending ourselves. We are doing everything possible: we are building up equipment reserves to confidently get through the next heating season. We will do everything. Once again, I want to reassure the Ukrainians: we have enough of our own, Ukrainian gas. We must rely on ourselves, — Alexey Chernyshov drew attention.
