Russian attacks in recent days have resulted in the destruction of about 60% of Ukraine's gas production capacity.
This was reported by the agency Bloomberg citing sources in the government and energy sector.
The scale of the destruction
According to Bloomberg, Russian troops targeted gas production facilities in eastern and north-eastern Ukraine, This led to a significant reduction in domestic production.
Wells, compressor stations and processing systems were damaged.
«After a series of attacks, about 60% of gas production has been effectively decommissioned,» the agency said in its report.
Implications for the power system
Ukraine is currently working on restoration of damaged facilities, However, experts warn that even a partial recovery could take months.
This creates Risks for the heating season, The company is also working on the development of a new business model, especially in the central and eastern regions of the country.
“If the shelling continues, part of the winter demand will have to be covered by gas imports from the EU”, - said the source Bloomberg.
Preparing for winter
The Cabinet of Ministers and Naftogaz are already developing emergency power supply plan.
The priority will be maintaining a stable pressure in gas storage facilities and critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and heating facilities.
«This winter will be extremely difficult, but we have the resources and support of our partners to get through it,» the government said.
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