D.TRADING Calls for Improvements to Boost Gas Exports via Trans-Balkan Route

Dmytro Sakharuk, CEO of D.TRADING, has called on transmission system operators (TSOs) to implement key improvements to the newly introduced bundled gas transmission capacity from Greece to Ukraine, aimed at strengthening regional energy resilience and optimizing market operations. Read the full article following the link.

Speaking to ICIS on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, the CEO emphasized the strategic value of the Trans-Balkan corridor but highlighted three critical areas that require immediate attention:

• Capacity Allocation: Currently, Route 1 capacity is only offered on a residual basis, after standard firm products are auctioned. Sakharuk urged TSOs to offer a minimum level of firm capacity to ensure predictability and enable companies to plan market positions effectively.

• Booking Periods: He recommended that capacity be made available on a quarterly basis, which would provide traders with greater flexibility and planning horizons.

• Tariff Reductions: High tariffs remain a barrier. According to Sakharuk, capacity on this route would only be used as a last resort unless transmission fees are reduced.

D.TRADING has booked the largest available capacity from the Greek virtual trading point (VTP) to Ukrainian storage for July, demonstrating strong interest in utilizing this strategic corridor. However, Dmytro stressed that unless TSOs respond with necessary reforms, the full potential of the route may remain untapped.

The remarks also come at a time when Ukraine’s renewable energy sector is in urgent need of a dedicated support mechanism to attract investment and accelerate the transition toward sustainable energy.