The Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (OGTSU) has received authorization from the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NKREKU) to implement a joint project aimed at increasing gas import capacity at the Polish border. This initiative will not only expand fuel supplies from the EU to Ukraine but also accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the European energy market. This development was reported by Dengi.ua, referencing the press service of the Ministry of Energy.
As part of the project, a joint auction for incremental capacity is scheduled for July 6, 2026, on the GSA (Gas System Auctions) platform.
The project involves the auctioning of two distinct levels of incremental capacity, identified during the market demand assessment phase:
- Tier 1: 6.98 million cubic meters per day for the gas years 2030/2031 through 2044/2045.
- Tier 2: 10.20 million cubic meters per day for the gas years 2032/2033 through 2046/2047.
The Ministry of Energy emphasized that further project implementation is contingent upon the auction results and the successful completion of an economic test. Should market demand be confirmed, OGTSU and the Polish operator, GAZ-SYSTEM, will proceed to the physical development of the necessary infrastructure.
The project has already secured synchronized approval from the Polish regulator (URE), signaling strong support from European partners for cross-border infrastructure solutions.
The expansion of capacity in the Polish direction provides several key benefits:
- Enhanced Access: Broadens Ukraine’s access to gas volumes from the broader European market.
- Energy Security: Reduces reliance on high-risk supply routes.
- System Resilience: Increases the flexibility and reliability of the energy grid under wartime conditions.
Furthermore, the development of this interconnector aligns with the long-term strategy for the full integration of the Ukrainian and European gas markets.
