Naftogaz says Gazprom Must Be Part of new Russia
The head of Ukraine's Naftogaz on Thursday said EU-mediated talks over future Russian gas transits via the country to Europe must include Gazprom and must be based on firm commitments."For the success of the talks, it is important to have Gazprom in the room," Naftogaz chief Andriy Kobolev told Reuters.
Naftogaz CEO says EU Should Block Nord Stream-2
The chief executive of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz on Friday said the European Union should block the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline as it would give Russia too much leverage over Germany, Poland and Slovakia. "There is an easy legal way (to stop it). The EU should apply the same logic like with South Stream…
Ukraine Backs Naftogaz Reforms to Unlock EBRD Loan
The Ukrainian government has backed plans to reform the management of state energy major Naftogaz, which will allow the company to receive a much-needed $300 million loan to buy gas this winter, its chief executive said on Friday. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)…
Russia, European Commission Make Headway on Ukraine Gas Supplies
Russia and the European Commission have made progress towards ensuring stable gas supplies to Ukraine and via that country to the European Union this winter, the EU executive said on Friday. Russia accounts for about a third of Europe's gas needs, with Ukraine a key transit route. Moscow…
Brussels to Host 'Kick-off' Gas Talks on Friday
Talks between Russian and Ukrainian energy ministers and the European Commission to take place on Friday are a preliminary step towards a deal by around June on ensuring future gas supplies, EU officials said. Last year the Commission, the EU executive, brokered a series of three-way talks…
Naftogaz Wants to Boost Stored Gas for Winter -CEO
Ukraine's Naftogaz wants to build up its stored gas to 19 billion cubic metres (bcm) by the start of the 2015-16 heating season in the autumn, Chief Executive Andriy Kobolev said in a briefing on Wednesday. Earlier, Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said he hoped talks on natural gas supplies would take place with European partners and Russia on March 20.
Ukraine: Russia Violating Winter Gas Terms
Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz said Russia's Gazprom is violating the terms of an EU-backed winter gas supply agreement, ahead of talks on Monday in Brussels on the issue. "In February, the agreement was violated by the Russian side. Gas for which we had paid in advance was not delivered in full last month.
Naftogaz Sends $15 mln Gas Payments to Gazprom
Ukrainian state gas company Naftogaz has sent $15 million to Russian gas producer Gazprom for gas supplies, Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolev said on Friday. Earlier, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Naftogaz had sent the money, just days after Moscow threatened to cut off supplies to its neighbors due to non-payment.
Plunging Oil Strengthens Ukraine's Hand with Russia Gas
Ukraine has cut Russian gas imports and Gazprom cannot afford to lose Ukraine. Ukraine has a stronger hand to play at talks with Russia on gas supplies thanks to the fall in oil prices, which has dragged down gas prices, and after showing it can live on less. Neither side wants to give way…
Ukraine Gas Reserves Now Down Significantly
The volume of gas kept in Ukrainian underground gas storages has fallen by around 8.4 percent since Kiev started pumping gas on Oct. 20 for heating in colder weather, state-run gas transport monopoly Ukrtransgaz said on Monday. The company's spokesman said there were 15.35 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas in storage as of Nov.
Ukraine: Smooth Transit for Russian Gas
Ukraine state gas grid Naftogaz said it would continue uninterrupted pumping of Russian gas exports to Europe through its territory even if Ukraine imposes its own sanctions on Russia. "Naftogaz affirms its readiness to continue smooth transit of natural gas to European consumers," Chief Executive Andriy Kobolev said in a statement on Monday.
Ukraine's Naftogaz Says Lower Reverse Gas 'Not Critical'
The head of Ukraine's state-owned gas company Naftogaz said on Wednesday the lowering of reversed gas deliveries from the European Union was "unpleasant but not critical" and was linked to Hungary filling its storages. "We hope the lowering of reverse flows is temporary," Andriy Kobolev said at a briefing.
Ukraine Suggests Compromise Russian Gas Price
Ukraine says ready to accept EU proposal; Russia has sets deadline to cut off gas supplies. Gas talks complicated by political crisis. Ukraine said on Friday it was ready to pay a compromise price for Russian natural gas for 18 months to avert the threat of Moscow cutting off supplies and allow time to reach a long-term pricing agreement.
Ukraine Suspends Gas Payments to Russia
Ukraine is suspending payments to Russia for gas deliveries until the conclusion of price talks, chief executive Andriy Kobolev said on Saturday. State-run Naftogaz has suspended payments to Russia amid increasing tensions in a standoff that has the potential to leave European Union states cut off from the Russian gas supplies on which they depend…
Ukraine, Russia Continue to Haggle Over Gas
Ukraine's state-run energy company Naftogaz has suspended gas payments to Russia until the conclusion of price talks, chief executive Andriy Kobolev was quoted as saying on Saturday. Russia, which last month angered Western powers by annexing Ukraine's Crimea peninsula, has raised the price…
