D.TRADING CEO: Ukraine enters winter with stronger energy reserves as company expands regional portfolio

Ukraine is entering the upcoming winter with stronger gas reserves and rebuilt energy infrastructure, while D.TRADING continues to expand its regional energy and LNG portfolio, CEO Dmytro Sakharuk told ICIS in an interview with Aura Sabadus.

Ukraine had accumulated almost 15 bcm of gas in storage by early September, exceeding the Ministry of Energy’s target ahead of schedule. At the same time, gas demand has fallen significantly year on year, creating liquidity pressure for domestic producers.

Sakharuk stressed that easing restrictions on gas exports could help producers access European markets, improve liquidity and sustain investment in domestic production.

The interview also highlighted D.TRADING’s growing European footprint. The company is expanding its customer portfolio across Poland, the Baltics, Finland, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania, while developing its LNG business. D.TRADING is currently negotiating medium-term LNG supply agreements and aims to build a portfolio of 10–12 cargoes per year.

In power, D.TRADING CEO also called for greater electricity export capacity to help Ukraine monetise surplus generation and generate additional revenues for reconstruction and future investment.

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