Kyiv secures US LNG supply through Lithuanian port

Ukraine has begun importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time via the terminal in the Lithuanian port of Klaipėda, marking a new step in diversifying the country’s energy supply routes.

The head of Naftogaz, Sergey Koretsky, announced that, in cooperation with Lithuania’s state energy holding Ignitis Group, it secured the delivery of 90 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas.

The shipments will be handled through the Klaipėda LNG terminal, while Naftogaz will independently organise the transportation of the gas to Ukraine during February and March 2026.

“In the current situation, when Russia is attacking our energy and gas infrastructure on an almost daily basis, it is extremely important to diversify supply routes and strengthen energy security,” said Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.

Supplies routed through Klaipėda are intended to complement Ukraine’s existing LNG import channels, improving the resilience of the country’s gas system by reducing reliance on individual routes and increasing overall flexibility.

The development follows another recent milestone, as Naftogaz earlier announced its first LNG imports via a terminal in Germany. In addition, Ukraine signed an agreement with Norway in mid-February worth €85 million for the purchase of natural gas.

Ukrainian officials say the diversification effort comes amid continued attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has carried out 401 strikes against Naftogaz Group facilities, including 229 attacks recorded in 2025 alone — more than in the previous three years combined.

By Tamilla Hasanova