Ukraine supplies biomethane to gas transmission system for first time

The VITAGRO Group of Companies, together with specialists from the Khmelnytsky branch of Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC, has supplied biomethane to the Ukrainian gas transmission system (GTS) for the first time which will launch the export of Ukrainian biomethane, the group reported.
"The team of VITAGRO ENERGY, together with specialists from Gas Distribution Networks operator, successfully ensured the first launch of biomethane, and gas has already begun to flow into the gas transmission system. This is the first and only such experience for the entire energy sector of Ukraine," said the company.
During the initial days of operation, the plant operates at 60-70% of the planned capacity, and the daily volume of gas entering the gas distribution networks is approximately 6,000 cubic metres.
"The plant may reach full capacity by the end of October 2024. At the same time, the VITAGRO group of companies is working to establish biomethane exports. The company already has all the necessary permits and as soon as it accumulates sufficient volumes in gas storage facilities, it will immediately be able to start selling biomethane to foreign buyers," said the company.
Vitagro's head of renewable energy, Volodymyr Ivakhiv, said that, if the procedure works correctly, then in November it will be possible to talk about the first experience of exporting Ukrainian biomethane.
"We also expect that this will be a significant step towards harmonising the domestic and European biomethane markets, similar to the electricity market. We are currently taking the first steps - in addition to setting up the plant itself, active work is underway with the operators of the GTS, Gas Distribution Networks, Ukrtransgaz, the supplier of the technology to work out all the procedures, interaction between the companies.
"I would also like to note the coordinated work of all market participants, partners and employees of the company, who made incredible efforts to make this event happen," Ivakhiv noted.