Not all European countries have their own gas storage facilities.
European countries have the opportunity to store strategic gas reserves in Ukraine. This allows the decision of the European Council, which obliges EU countries to fill gas storage facilities by 80% by November 1, said Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko.
the risks of next winter in the face of energy aggression by Russia, directed not only against Ukraine but also against the entire European continent, “he said.
According to him, the member states of the European Council can enter into contracts for gas storage with the contracting parties of the Energy Community, as not all of them have their own underground storage facilities.
“Ukraine, as the presiding member of the Energy Community in 2022, is ready to lend a hand and become a reliable partner of Europe in Our underground storage facilities are the largest in Europe and we offer them for storage of gas reserves of European countries, “the Minister assured.
At the same time, he noted that storage conditions in Ukraine are almost non-existent. are more optimal in Europe.
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It will be recalled that on June 24 the European Parliament approved a new regulation, which established that the mandatory minimum level gas in storage must be provided at 80% by November 1, 2022. In addition, EU Member States and operators should aim for 85%, with a target of 90% in the coming years. This Regulation was approved by the European Council on 27 June.
