Ukrainian Armed Forces captured the “Sudja” gas measuring station in Russia’s Kursk region. This station handles the transit of gas to Europe through Ukraine, including Moldova. The pro-military Telegram channel “Ribari,” which is close to the Russian Ministry of Defense, reported this.
The “Sudja” gas measuring station sits 500 meters from the border with Ukraine, near the checkpoint of the same name.
RBC and The Bell report, citing ICE exchange data, that gas prices at the major European hub, TTF, in the Netherlands, have risen due to news about fighting in the border areas of the Kursk region. At one point, the price of the September futures contract increased by 5.16%, reaching just under 38.57 euros per megawatt-hour, or 442.45 dollars per thousand cubic meters. Later, the price increase slowed down.
The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine’s gas transport system is proceeding as usual, announced the “Gas Transmission Operator of Ukraine” (OGTSU).
“The volumes are confirmed, and the physical flow of gas is maintained,” reported the Ukrainian operator.
The “Sudja” gas measuring station is a key facility for delivering Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine. Currently, “Sudja” is the only point through which Russian gas enters Ukraine for transport to European customers.
On August 7, the transit volumes of Russian gas are approximately 39.5 million cubic meters, marking a 6.8% decrease from the previous day (42.4 million cubic meters).
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Overall, the transit of Russian gas in 2024 remains relatively stable, averaging 42-42.4 million cubic meters per day. In the first seven months of 2024, Ukraine has transported 9 billion cubic meters of Russian gas.
Gazprom currently delivers gas to Moldova, reaching the left bank of the Dniester River. The gas fuels electricity production and industrial operations. Chisinau pays 20 million dollars each month for the electricity sent to the right bank of the Dniester. Tiraspol has not paid for the gas delivered, accumulating a debt that exceeds 10 billion dollars.
Ukraine announced that it will stop the transit of Russian gas through its territory starting in 2025. Chisinau said it would not block gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region if the methane comes through a different route.
