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Gas: Sefcovic, transit through Ukraine, priority for the EU

Kiev's energy efficiency should be supported

15 September, 14:06
(ANSA) - MOSCOW - ''Continuation of gas transit through Ukraine after 2020 is a priority for the European Union'', said Marosh Sefcovic, vice president of the EU, responsible for the Energy Union, today in Kiev, where he's attending the 14th edition of the 'Yes' conference. According to Sefcovic, it's important to work on the energy efficiency of Ukrainian economy, in order to find new gas resources and boost bilateral trade. Ukraine, he said, has the potential to become an important energy hub and the EU is ready to support the continuation of its role in the transit of Russian natural gas supplies to Europe, Interfax reported. (ANSA).

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