"In this connection, the need for its replenishment to meet domestic needs next winter is rising and, accordingly, [the necessity of] Naftogaz meeting its obligations as to uninterrupted Russian gas transit to Europe," the company said.
During the meeting was discussed "the necessity of taking quick measures for Naftogaz Ukrainy to pay off its accumulated debt for Russian gas deliveries. By now, considering March deliveries, Naftogaz's debt is estimated at more than $2.2 billion," Gazprom said.
The Ukrainian company has yet to comment on the outcome of the meeting. According to Fuel and Energy Dispatch Center (CDU TEK) figures, Naftogaz received 1.968 billion cubic meters of Russia gas worth $528 million last month.
The March account is to be paid up on April 7. Debt for deliveries in 2013 and previous months amounts to $1.711 billion.
That means the debt could rise to $2.239 billion next week.
[voiceofrussia.com]
3/4/15
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