Integrated energy services company Ignitis Group has announced its first delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine’s national energy company Naftogaz. The shipment, totaling 90 million cubic meters, will be transported via the Klaipėda LNG terminal operated by KN Energies. The delivery is expected to reach Ukraine between February and March 2026.
Lithuanian Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas stated: “The Klaipėda LNG terminal is one of the most actively used in Europe; through it, we can contribute to a reliable gas supply and strengthen the energy security of our partners in Ukraine. We have found ways to make more efficient use of our existing infrastructure and provide real support to the people of Ukraine as quickly as possible. We aim to build on the experience of LNG supplies through the Lithuanian ‘Independence’ terminal and turn it into a stable, long-term LNG supply option via the regional supply corridor we have initiated – the ‘Amber Gas Corridor’.”
Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal commented on the importance of diversifying energy sources amid ongoing attacks: “In the current conditions, when Russia is attacking our energy and gas infrastructure on a virtually daily basis, it is critically important to diversify energy supply routes and strengthen energy security in order to guarantee stable gas supply to Ukrainian consumers under any circumstances.”
The use of Klaipėda’s terminal adds an alternative route for importing LNG into Ukraine, which helps reduce reliance on single transit paths and increases flexibility in responding to disruptions.
Darius Maikštėnas, CEO of Ignitis Group, highlighted the significance for both regional security and operational cooperation: “This cooperation marks an important milestone for regional energy security and for Ukraine’s resilience. By enabling ourfirst delivery of LNG to Ukraine, we are demonstrating how regional infrastructure and trusted partnerships can provide real, practical support in times of need. Ignitis Group has proven to be a reliable and flexible partner, capable of facilitating complex crossborder energy operations, and we stand ready to implement similar initiatives in the future.”
Sergii Koretskyi, CEO of Naftogaz, added: “This is yet another step toward diversifying gas supply routes for Ukraine. We are consistently expanding our cooperation with European partners to secure reliable and flexible gas supplies amidst the war and systematic Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. This is necessary to ensure the stability of both the ongoing and the next heating seasons.”
Naftogaz continues efforts with international companies like Ignitis Group to bring additional volumes into its system ahead of upcoming winter periods.
