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Ukraine and Poland have agreed to boost gas import capacities from the beginning of February until the end of the heating season.
The Polish gas transmission system operator Gaz-System and Ukraine’s GTS Operator agreed on a phased increase of capacity for gas imports from Poland starting February 2026. According to First Vice Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal, by the end of April, the capacity of this route will rise from 15.3 million cubic meters to 18.4 million cubic meters per day — a 20% increase. “This is an important agreement to ensure stable heating for Ukrainian homes, hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure,” Shmyhal wrote on Telegram.
He explained that the increase in import capacity is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and diversify gas supply routes.
“The Polish route provides access to various gas sources and remains one of the key import corridors. In 2025, 2.1 billion cubic meters of gas were delivered via Poland — over 30% of total imports, including around 600 million cubic meters of U.S. LNG,” he added.
Earlier, Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev reported that Ukraine had accumulated 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas ahead of the heating season, while total import needs for the season were estimated at 4 billion cubic meters — most of which have already been secured. Remaining unmet demand was valued at around $100 million.
