Ukraine Strengthens Energy Security Through LNG Diversification – D.TRADING CEO to Proto Thema (Gr)

As the war continues to place unprecedented pressure on Ukraine’s energy system, securing natural gas supplies and protecting critical infrastructure ahead of winter remain matters of national importance.

Ukraine is expected to require up to 4 bcm of LNG this year. A significant share is entering via Greece, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic energy gateway to Central and Eastern Europe.

Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has suffered extensive damage, with around 70% of thermal generation destroyed and large parts of transmission and distribution networks repeatedly targeted. The system is currently operating at roughly one-third of its pre-war capacity, while repair teams continue restoration work under constant threat.

LNG imported through Greek terminals and transported via the Trans-Balkan Pipeline (Route 1), connecting Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine, has become a critical diversification route.

D.TRADING also highlights Ukraine’s 31 bcm underground gas storage capacity, the largest in Europe, as a strategic asset supporting both domestic supply and broader European energy security.

At the same time, Ukraine continues to invest in long-term resilience. Renewable energy now accounts for 24% of installed capacity, with major wind and energy storage projects helping stabilise the grid and reduce the impact of attacks.

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