KIEV, June 17 – Ukraine plans in 5-10 years to extract 30 billion cubic meters of its own gas every year and fully satisfy its gas needs, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said.

“We’ve made certain calculations: during 5-10 years we’ll reach 30 billion cubic meters of own gas,” he said at a press conference in Kiev.

The premier said that these volumes could satisfy the needs of the country in gas if its work on energy saving and reducing of gas consumption continues. Azarov said that if the goal is fulfilled, the country will be able to even export gas.