Ukrtransgaz launches testing of reverse natural gas flows from Slovakia

From August 16, 2014 the operator of Ukrainian gas transportation system of PJSC "Ukrtransgaz" jointly with "Eustream" have launched testing of a reverse natural gas flows from Slovakia.

According to the operative data of the Central Dispatching Department of "Ukrtransgaz", during the test deliveries there will be pumped 2 million cubic meters of gas daily.

"Timely testing process of supplying natural gas from Slovakia is another proof of high qualification and professionalism of our employees. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who paid efforts to ensure realization of this project. Ukrtransgaz will have a lot of strategic objectives ahead, but I am convinced that with joining efforts we will be able to comply with them", - commented the Chairman of PJSC "Ukrtransgaz" Board Ihor Prokopiv.

The previous week PJSC "Ukrtransgaz" at the compressor station Uzhgorod completed the full complex of works to provide the technical opportunity to receive natural gas from Slovakia. The work was held according to the schedule and at the company's funding.

As was reported on April 28, 2014 PJSC "Ukrtransgaz" and Eustream company signed a Memorandum of understanding on the reverse gas deliveries to Ukraine.