“Naftogaz plans to get through the winter using only Ukrainian gas. This was stated by the company’s CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov, reports [Kommersant].
According to the head of the company, Oleksiy Chernyshev, Naftogaz has managed to increase natural gas production and has a stock of gas purchased abroad with EBRD funds.
At the same time, the Naftogaz CEO acknowledged the low dynamics of the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities by foreign traders.
“We would like to see much more, and sometimes traders even take something away. There are obvious challenges, so we are now relying mainly on our own (gas). And that’s what we planned,” he said.
Chernyshov also stressed that Ukrainians can take care of their well-being in winter by following energy efficiency rules.
“Energy efficiency is one of the key tools to ensure energy independence. We should not allow open windows and doors during the winter. We have to be very responsible with heat, gas and electricity. This is our key to getting through the next winter responsibly,” said Chernyshov.