Geospatial distribution of gas storage facilities within the East European gas hub
Journal: Journal of Geology Geography and Geoecology
Year: 2020

The purpose of this article is to elucidate the existing surplus of underground gas storage facilities of the Western region of Ukraine and to substantiate the possibilities of using gas storages not only for the state domestic needs but also for the needs of foreign importers. The gas storage system of the Western region of Ukraine consists of five gas storage facilities and is the basis for forming the future Eastern European gas hub. To better understand the impact of the geographical factor