Naftogaz, the Ukrainian gas company, says it wants to buy 2 billion cubic meters of gas for 1 billion Euros

Naftogaz, Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company, is in negotiations with the government and international financing institutions to raise one billion euros for the purchase of over two billion cubic meters gas for the heating season 2025/26. In a press release, it said…
As reserves are at a record low, Ukraine could need to import up to 6.3 billion cubic meters of gas next winter

The former head of Ukraine's gas transit operator stated on Sunday that the country may have to import as much as 6.3 billion cubic meters (bcm) for winter 2025/26 due to the fact that its reserves are at a record-low level because of war-related damages to certain facilities.
Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesian officials will be leaving for Washington, D.C. later Tuesday to negotiate proposed U.S. tariffs.
Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesian officials will be leaving for Washington, D.C. later Tuesday to negotiate proposed U.S. tariffs.
EU to publish plan in May to stop Russian gas and oil imports
After twice postponing the plan, the European Commission announced on Monday that it will unveil a more comprehensive strategy for phasing out Russian gas and oil imports in January. In response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the EU has committed to stop using Russian fossil fuels before 2027.
Colombia considers long-term contracts for gas imports to cover the deficit and lower prices
Edwin Palma, Minister of Mines and Energy in Colombia, said that the government may sign long-term contracts for gas imports to help cover its energy shortage and reduce prices. According to the Colombian Natural Gas Association, (Naturgas), Colombia is facing a shortage of gas of 7.6%.
Azerbaijan calls on EU to reconsider finance restrictions for gas corridor expansion
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan said that the European Union needs to reassess their financing and policies regarding long-term contracts in order to continue importing natural gases from Azerbaijan. Baku could also look for other export markets. He cited the European…
Mexico considers increasing fracking in order to reduce its dependence on US gas.
The Financial Times reported that Mexico had been talking to private companies about increasing its reliance on U.S. natural gas in the face of increased trade tensions between both countries. The imports of natural gas, almost exclusively from the United States (72%) are the main sources of Mexico's total consumption.
German energy transition could cost 300 billion euros less with greater efficiency, according to a study

According to a report released by the Boston Consulting Group on Thursday, Germany could save over 300 billion euros (326.49 billion dollars) by 2035 if it implements the energy transition in a more efficient manner. Germany will spend hundreds of millions of euros in the next few years to transition towards cleaner energy sources…
Ukraine purchases US LNG from Poland's Orlen

Naftogaz, the state-owned energy company in Ukraine, announced on Tuesday that it had purchased 100 million cubic meters (mcm), of U.S. LNG. This month, a senior Ukrainian energy official said that Ukraine could import large volumes U.S. Gas this year via terminals located in Germany, Greece and Lithuania.
Baghdad seeks to replace Iranian gas after US action on Iraq-Iran energy trade
Baghdad, which has been unable to import electricity from Iran due to U.S. sanctions, is now looking at Qatar and Oman, should Washington also impose the same restrictions on their gas trade, according to the head of Iraq's South Gas Company. A spokesperson for the State Department…
The price of gas in Europe has recovered from a new 5-month low
The European wholesale gas price at the TTF hub has rebounded after dropping to its lowest level in 5 months early in trade, amid protests against gas infrastructure in Ukraine. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub rose to 39.94 Euros per megawatt hour or MWh, or $12.71/mmBtu at 09:39 GMT.
Ukraine's gas imports are still low despite Russian attacks on gas production
The operator of the state-run transmission system for gas reported that despite the massive Russian missile strike on Ukrainian gas production over night, Ukrainian gas imports remained relatively low on Friday. Naftogaz, the Ukrainian state gas company, said that Russian…
After the Russian attacks, Ukraine plans to import 800 million cubic meters of gas by April.

Ukraine will import 800 million cubic meters (mcms) of gas in February and march to compensate for the sometimes 40% decrease in production following Russian missile attacks on the sector. A senior industry source said on Friday. Since its invasion in 2022, Russia has launched many missiles and drones at Ukraine's electric sector.
Data shows that Ukraine gas imports will increase by 10% on Thursday.
Data provided by the operator for gas transmission systems shows that Ukraine will increase its gas imports by 10% to 25 million cubic metres on Thursday, following Russian missile attacks which damaged Ukrainian gas production plants earlier in the week. Ukraine's Naftogaz…
Prices fall in Europe amid profit-taking and temperature revision
The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain fell Wednesday morning, as profit-taking took place after Tuesday's new two-year peak. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was 1,35 euros lower at 55.10 Euro per megawatt hour by 1307 GMT.
EU rules could overheat a gas market already on fire: Bousso

European policymakers who are worried about rising energy prices have already shot themselves in two feet. Two rules designed to manage the gas market of the region run the risk instead of overheating the market during the summer months, when stocks should be refilled. In…
Prices of EUROPE GAS rise to two-year-highs due to cold storage withdrawals

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose on Monday to levels not seen in the past two years, as colder temperatures increased demand and storage withdrawals increased. According to LSEG, the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was up by 2.22 euros, at 58.20 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh), at 0902 GMT.
Taiwan buys Alaskan Natural Gas to avoid US Tariffs

The economy ministry announced on Monday that Taiwan was "quite interested in" natural gas from Alaska, and would continue to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing it. This is as the government tries to reduce the trade surplus and avoid tariffs with the United States. Donald Trump, the U.S.
Data show that Ukraine kept its gas imports high on Sunday.

The operator of the state-owned gas transmission system revealed that Ukraine will maintain its gas imports to a high level, 16,3 million cubic meters (mcm), on Sunday. Data suggested that Ukraine would import gas from Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. Ukraine increased its gas imports dramatically last week…