D.TRADING Strengthens Regional Gas Supply and Advances Renewables – Highlights from ICIS Interview

In an interview with ICIS, CEO Dmytro Sakharuk outlined key priorities as Ukraine continues to face significant pressure on domestic gas production.

Gas Security

Ukraine will need to import 4 bcm of gas this winter due to infrastructure damage. Annual needs are expected to remain 1-3 bcm until recovery accelerates. Earlier this month, D.TRADING delivered Ukraine’s first-ever U.S. LNG cargo under FOB terms via the Klaipėda LNG Terminal and is assessing further LNG opportunities.

Import Routes

D.TRADING continues to rely on Poland and Hungary as primary import corridors due to more competitive transmission tariffs. Gas flows via Greece remain attractive, though bundled Trans-Balkan transport products, including Route 1, still require improvements, particularly around longer-term booking and predictable capacity.

Renewables Expansion

DTEK’s 500 MW Tyligulska Wind Farm remains on schedule for completion in 2026. Over the past 18 months, approximately 1 GW of small-scale renewable and gas capacity has been added across Ukraine, underscoring the increasing need for flexible market-access and trading solutions.

Looking Ahead

D.TRADING remains focused on:

• securing competitive and reliable gas imports

• expanding regional trading capabilities

• supporting renewable integration and decentralised generation

• improving cross-border flexibility across Central and Eastern Europe

These steps reinforce D.TRADING’s role in enhancing Ukraine’s and the region’s energy security during a period of rapid market transformation.

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