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Will storage facilities in Ukraine increase the EU's storage capacity?

A significant contribution may be offered by storage facilities in Ukraine. Utilising this capacity would increase the EU’s storage capacity by about 10 percent. Figure 1 shows that at current import levels, with demand 15 percent below the five-year average, the EU will reach maximum storage already in September.

How big is Ukraine's gas storage facility?

Constructed during the Soviet era as part of the infrastructure to support Russian gas deliveries to European markets, Ukraine’s gas storage facilities have an overall capacity of 31 billion cubic meters.

Does Ukraine's gas storage offer a greater energy security?

In the search for greater energy security, EU officials and individual member states should explore the opportunities presented by Ukrainian gas storage. Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities are the largest in Europe and offer extensive untapped potential.

How many cubic meters of gas can Ukraine Transport per day?

Today, Ukraine has the potential to distribute up to 200 million cubic meters of gas per day to EU markets. The real logistical challenge lies in the limited capacity to transport large volumes of gas in the other direction from the EU to Ukraine’s storage facilities. Present capacity provided by Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland is inadequate.