Russia and EU discussed Ukraine’s plans to seize Gazprom’s assets

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Energy Union Maros Sefcovic discussed Ukraine's intention to seize the assets of Gazprom around the world in case the company fails to comply with the Stockholm arbitration court's ruling, an EU diplomatic source familiar with the course of the talks told TASS.

Ukraine is overpaying for European gas & wants Russia to foot the bill

Kiev was forced to buy expensive gas in Europe after Russia’s state-run company Gazprom severed contracts with Ukraine and refused to deliver the fuel in March. Now, Ukraine is demanding that Russia pays the price difference.

Gazprom terminates gas supply contract with Ukraine’s Naftogaz

Russia’s Gazprom announced on Friday it has been forced to immediately break its contract with Ukraine’s Naftogaz for the supply and transit of natural gas.

Ukraine Cannot Guarantee Reliable Gas Transit to Europe, Gazprom CEO Says

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said Wednesday that the poor condition of Ukraine's gas transportation system (GTS) prompts the company to look for additional routes for gas deliveries to the European Union.

Kiev asks European Commission to send monitors to its gas stations

Kiev requested the European Commission to immediately send a monitoring mission to its gas transportation network, the country’s national oil and gas company Naftogaz said Friday.

Naftogaz CEO Claims Ukraine Has Enough Gas to Live Through Winter

Ukraine may need Gazprom's assistance in worst-scenario case, Andriy Kobolyev said Monday.

EU energy chief assures Russia that Ukraine has funds to purchase gas

Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Energy Union Maros Sefcovic has assured Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak that Ukraine has funds for the purchase of gas and Ukraine will receive additional funds in the near future, the Russian Minister told reporters.

Naftogaz claims over $22bln in compensation from Gazprom in Stockholm court

Ukraine’s national energy company Naftogaz is claiming $22 billion from Gazprom in the Stockholm arbitration tribunal in compensation for overpaid natural gas and a shortfall in revenues for gas transit, according to Naftogaz’s consolidated financial statements published on Friday.

Gazprom ceases gas supplies to Ukraine until new payments

Gazprom ceases gas supplies to Naftogaz of Ukraine until new payments; Ukraine refusing to buy Russian gas creates risks for gas transit to Europe and gas supplies for the Ukrainian consumers, Gazprom Head Alexey Miller said Wednesday.

Ukraine to buy Russian gas only at reasonable price — (Naftogaz)

Ukraine's national oil and gas company Naftogaz will buy Russian gas only at favorable market environment and as deemed necessary, Chief Executive Officer Andrey Kobolev said on Tuesday.

Gazprom launches gas supplies to Ukraine

Russian gas giant Gazprom may supply 2.166 bln cubic meters of gas to Ukraine’s state gas company Naftogaz till end-October at maximum supplies mode, CEO Alexey Miller said on Monday.

Winter Gas Package Commercial Terms Acceptable for Kiev

Ukrainian Energy Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said that Kiev accepts the commercial terms of the initialled trilateral protocol on the deliveries of Russian gas.

EU set for gas talks with Ukraine, Russia Friday

Russia, Ukraine and the European Union are set to resume gas talks in Brussels Friday aimed at restoring Russian gas supplies to neighboring Ukraine, the Russian energy minister said Thursday.

Ukraine buys 80% of gas it needs in EU

Ukraine buys 80% of gas it needs in the European Union (EU), Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said Friday while delivering a report in the government.

Gazprom's claim against Naftogaz grows to $29.2 bln

Russian energy giant Gazprom has increased the amount of its claims against NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine from $23.837 billion to $29.2 billion, according to Gazprom's Quarterly Report.

Ukraine sets up energy emergency fund

The Ukrainian government on Monday announced establishment of an emergency fund of 1 billion U.S. dollars, with the purpose of enhancing the country's energy security, said the Cabinet's press service.

Russia notes possible risks of gas transit to Europe through Ukraine (Alexander Novak, Energy Minister)

Russia does not want to allow risks in the course of gas transit to Europe through Ukraine, in case Ukraine does not provide gas injection to the underground storage facilities in the necessary volume, the Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with Rossiya 24 channel after the trilateral meeting on gas between Russia, Ukraine and the European Union in Vienna.

Ukraine claims over $16 bln from Gazprom under gas contracts. (Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk)

Naftogaz of Ukraine has lodged claims with the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) to demand compensation of loss and amendments to a gas transit contract with Russia's Gazprom.

Russia, Ukraine agree on gas delivery (EU)

Moscow and Kiev have agreed on a gas delivery deal to ensure Ukrainian gas consumption until the end of March, with Ukraine guaranteeing an undisputed transit of gas to the EU, after an EU-brokered trilateral gas talks in Brussels.

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