The explosion near Kiev will not affect gas transit to the EU

Eliminating the consequences of the accident in the gas pipeline will take two to three days. The work will begin once the investigation and operational actions have been completed.

The depressurization of the gas pipeline in the town of Chabany near Kiev will not affect the transit of gas to the EU countries. The supply of gas to consumers is organized through other gas pipelines. This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian operator GTS on Tuesday, September 15.

“The main KZU-1 gas pipeline is used to transport gas from the gas producing companies in the eastern regions to the underground gas storage facilities in the western region of Ukraine … The supply of gas to consumers is organized by through other gas pipelines. This situation does not affect in any way the transit of gas to EU countries, “the statement said. message.

It is indicated that as soon as dispatchers received a pressure drop signal, the section of the gas pipeline in which the accident occurred was disconnected and the leak was located. The appropriate switch to other gas pipelines was organized quickly, so the transportation of gas to consumers did not stop.

The company believes that eliminating the consequences of the accident in the gas pipeline will take two to three days. The work will begin once the investigative and operational actions, which are now being carried out by law enforcement officers, are completed.

Additionally, the completion of the accident settlement will be announced.

Recall that on the night of September 15, a powerful explosion thundered in Chabany near Kiev. Power was cut off in nearby settlements. Later it was learned that there was a depressurization of the high pressure gas pipeline.

A video of the site of the gas pipeline explosion near Kiev was also posted.

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