PJSC Ukrtransgaz has agreed the 2017 plan of repairs of pipelines for the Balkan area with other transiters of Russian gas, the press service of the company has said.

The plan was agreed in the framework of the conference, which in addition to the Ukrainian company was attended by Gazprom, Moldovagaz, Transgaz (Romania), Bulgargaz, Botas (Turkey), Desfa, Depa (both based in Greece) and Depa (Macedonia).

Plans for pipeline repairs are agreed with gas transportation companies every year.

As reported, Ukrtransgaz operates the system of trunk gas pipelines and 12 underground gas storage facilities in the country with a total capacity of 31 billion cubic meters.