Ukraine has so much natural gas in storage that it could export its own supplies to other European nations this winter, the country’s transmission system operator said this week. 

Ukrtransgaz JSC, which manages the largest storage capacity available in Europe, said it entered October with about 28 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of natural gas in underground storage, 37% higher than last year’s levels and the highest amount in the last decade. The country’s facilities have the ability to hold about 30 Bcm. 

Ukrtransgaz acting General Director Sergiy Pereloma said if market conditions are favorable, the company would export to European Union countries. Given current storage levels, he said, the country has enough gas for domestic consumption with enough left over to “obtain...