Ukraine is facing gas shortage on the eve of next winter. Due to bureaucratic restrictions, domestic production is at a standstill, and the government is forced to look for imported gas, particularly from Mozambique.
Gas shortage and the search for imports
At the end of the heating season, 4.8 billion cubic metres of gas remained in Ukraine's underground storage facilities. We need 13 billion cubic metres to cover the next winter.
Thus, Ukraine needs to find more than 8 billion cubic metres of gas. Due to rising demand and the war in Iran, gas prices have risen significantly, making procurement more difficult.
Blocking your own production
Despite significant reserves in Poltava and Kharkiv regions, Ukrainian fields are not operating due to blocked licences. In particular, the assets of the British company Enwell Energy are ready for use but remain locked.
Experts emphasise that the choice is simple: either pay more for imported gas or unblock Ukraine's own production.
Context.
Ukraine is already negotiating the purchase of gas from Mozambique. The search for alternative sources has become a necessity due to rising prices and a shortage of the resource on the European market.
At the same time, experts point to bureaucratic obstacles that hinder the development of Ukraine's own gas production industry.
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