Naftogaz Ukrainy in June 2017 plans to reduce natural gas imports from Europe by 5 million – 6 million cubic meters (mcm) per day from May. to about 24 mcm – 25 mcm. Chief Commercial Officer Yuriy Vitrenko has told reporters.
Imports will be slightly reduced – by about 5-6 mcm. he said.
In his words. gas in June will be bought mainly at the expense of the company`s funds. and small part will be paid with the use of a loan provided by international banks against the World Bank`s guarantee.
As was reported. Naftogaz in May 2017 boosted gas imports from Slovakia to 30-31 mcm compared to 10 mcm in April.
Ukraine in January-April 2017 increased natural gas imports by 64.7%. or 1.871 billion cubic meters (bcm). year-over-year. to 4.763 bcm.
Ukraine saw a 32.7% decrease in gas imports in 2016 from 2015. to 11.078 bcm.
Naftogaz incorporates the country`s largest natural gas and crude oil producers. It is a monopolist in gas transportation by pipe. transit supplies and underground storage.
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