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Slovakia says winter gas needs are covered by supplies and storage
Slovakia says it has enough gas for people’s needs this winter.
Supplies will come from a long-term contract with Gazprom, other contracts and gas in storage.
The country is also looking for alternatives to Russian oil and gas from 2028.
That matters because Slovakia expects it will need other sources and delivery routes.
Slovakia says its gas supplies and storage will fully cover consumer needs this winter.
Economy Minister Denisa Sakova cited a long-term contract with Gazprom, short-term diversification contracts and sufficient stored gas.
Storage held enough fuel to generate 16.8 terawatt-hours of electricity, according to Slovak media.
The country’s target inventory, enough to generate 17.5 terawatt-hours, was expected to be reached by mid-October.
Slovakia is seeking alternatives to Russian oil and gas for use from 2028.
- Who
- Slovakia, as described by Economy Minister Denisa Sakova.
- What
- The country says its gas supplies and storage will cover winter consumer needs.
- When
- For the upcoming winter; the report was published on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Slovakia.
- Why
- A long-term Gazprom contract, short-term diversification contracts and gas reserves are expected to meet demand.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We have a long-term contract with Gazprom, short-term diversification contracts, and sufficient gas reserves in storage. Consumer needs for the winter season will be fully covered.
From 2028 onward, Slovakia will require viable alternatives to Russian oil and gas.
We are holding discussions on this matter at the White House. The United States is one of Slovakia's key partners in finding alternative energy sources and supply routes.
TASS reported Sakova’s statement that Slovakia’s supplies and storage would cover winter consumer needs.
Slovakia’s target gas inventory was expected to be reached.
Slovakia was expected to continue receiving Russian crude oil until this point.
Slovakia will require alternatives to Russian oil and gas.
- Winter gas coverage
- Consumer needs expected to be fully covered
- Current storage
- Enough fuel to generate 16.8 terawatt-hours of electricity
- Target inventory
- Enough fuel to generate 17.5 terawatt-hours of electricity
- Target date
- Mid-October 2026
- Russian crude oil
- Supplies expected to continue until the end of 2027
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