Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 pipe allows customers to import to Ukraine daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity.
Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine completed the scheduled repair works at the Looping–4 gas pipeline near the border with Slovakia in due time.
Therefore, from September 22, gas transmission through Budince gas metering station can be resumed in full, the company press service reported on Monday, September 21.
"[F]or tomorrow, the gas day on 22nd of September, applications are in acceptation from traders for the transportation of gas from Slovakia to Ukraine through GMS Budince in full. The gas pipeline and the interconnection point will start operating at 7:00 am," the report reads.
The Looping-4 gas pipeline has been in particular focus, being the only route for guaranteed gas supplies from EU countries to Ukraine, the report reads, adding that by attracting more resources, the terms of repair works were cut from seven to just three weeks on the request of market players.
Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 pipe allows customers to import to Ukraine daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity, of which 12.2 mcm have already been booked through to late September.
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