Eustream a.s., the operator of the gas transportation system in Slovakia, from August 16 will start testing the Vojany-Uzhgorod pipeline, according to the Web site of the company.

In the course of work the actual capacity of the pipeline will be determined.

The commercial use of the Vojany-Uzhgorod pipeline, through which it is planned to supply gas from the EU to Ukraine, is to be launched in September.

As reported, with reference to Naftogaz, about 20 European companies are interested in gas supplies to Ukraine through Slovakia.