The Operator of Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System has received approval from the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) to implement a joint project to increase capacity on the interstate connection with Poland. This decision opens a new stage in expanding natural gas imports from the European Union and will contribute to Ukraine’s further integration into the European energy market.
On 6 July 2026, a joint auction of increased capacity will take place on the GSA (Gas System Auctions Platform).
The project provides for the auction-based allocation of two levels of increased capacity, defined based on market demand assessment:
- level 1 — 6.98 million m³/day for gas years from 2030/2031 to 2044/2045;
- level 2 — 10.20 million m³/day for gas years from 2032/2033 to 2046/2047.
Further implementation of the project will depend on the auction results and the completion of an economic test. If demand is confirmed, the Ukrainian Gas Transmission System Operator (GTSOU) and the Polish operator GAZ-SYSTEM will proceed to the practical phase — the development of the relevant infrastructure.
The project has also received simultaneous approval from the Polish regulator (URE). This is an important signal of support from European partners and a prerequisite for implementing cross-border infrastructure solutions.
Increasing capacity on the Polish route:
- expands Ukraine’s access to gas from the European market
- reduces dependence on high-risk supply routes
- improves the flexibility and reliability of the energy system under wartime conditions
The development of the interconnector also aligns with the long-term strategy of integrating the Ukrainian and European gas markets.
