Ukraine imports Azerbaijani gas through the Trans-Balkan corridor
The first gas purchase agreement has been concluded with SOCAR Group company SOCAR Energy Ukraine. Test supplies are being carried out via the Bulgaria - Romania - Ukrainian border route
Naftogaz Group has signed the first agreement for the purchase of Azerbaijani gas with SOCAR Group company - SOCAR Energy Ukraine.
This was reported by Naftogaz Group.
Also, for the first time, a test gas supply is being carried out via the Trans-Balkan Corridor along the Bulgaria - Romania - Ukrainian border route.
"This is a small but strategically important step that paves the way for long-term cooperation. It is also another example of diversifying supply sources and strengthening Ukraine's energy security," said Serhiy Koretsky, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
"We are moving step by step. So that Ukraine is as prepared as possible for the heating season," Koretsky added and thanked the country's leadership, the Ministry of Energy for their support and assistance in concluding the agreement, as well as colleagues from Azerbaijan for their trust.
As reported by "Ukrainian Energy", Ukraine has approved a gas supply route via the Trans-Balkan Corridor. This will allow it to import about a billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from Greece.
