Gas supply in Europe remain stable, except for Moldova
(VOVWORLD) - Gas supply to the European Union remains stable with all member states using a mix of regular winter storage and imports from third countries, which provide stable supplies to their consumers, said Poland, which has just assumed the EU's rotating presidency.
 A natural gas storage facility operated by Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd. in the village of Zsana, Hungary. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Significant shifts in import patterns can be observed, no sharp increase in gas prices was observed, said a spokesman. The statement came after Russian gas exports via pipelines running through Ukraine came to a halt on New Year's Day.
Poland, however, noted that the situation was concerning in Moldova, as all factories in the region of Transnistria have ceased operations. The region's gas reserves are expected to last approximately 10 days.
Local energy companies have also cut heating and hot water supplies to households on Wednesday. Poland has called for increased support for Moldova.