Transnistria urges residents to heat stoves with wood amid significant gas shortages
Some 1,500 high-rise buildings in Transnistria are currently without heating and hot water, and nearly 72,000 homes are without gas.
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Transnistria rejects offer to buy gas from Europe, expects Russia to resume supplies
Moldova had previously offered to assist the Russian-occupied region in securing gas via European platforms to mitigate the energy crisis. Transnistrian officials rejected the offer, saying they believe Gazprom will resume Russian gas supplies.
Moldova to import electricity from Romania, Ukraine as Russia halts gas supply
Russian Gazprom's decision to halt gas supplies to Moldova resulted in a heating outage in the Russian-controlled region of Transnistria, prompting Chisinau to seek alternative sources of electricity.
'One of Moscow's biggest defeats' — Zelensky on stopping Russian gas transit via Ukraine
"Turning energy into a weapon and cynical energy blackmail of partners is what deprived Russia of its most attractive and geographically accessible market," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 1.
EU won't be impacted by end of Russian gas transit deal with Ukraine, Deutsche Welle reports
European infrastructure allows for the flow of gas from other countries, a European Commission representative said.
Ukraine quadruples domestic gas transit fees as Russian gas pipeline deal expires
Ukraine will quadruple gas transit tariffs for its domestic customers starting Jan. 1 when a deal to transport Russian gas through Ukrainian pipes expires, the National Energy Regulatory Commission said during a meeting on Dec. 30.
Slovakia threatens to cut electricity supplies if Ukraine ends Russian gas transit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Dec. 27 that his government will evaluate potential reciprocal measures against Ukraine, including halting electricity supplies, if Ukraine stops the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia after January 1.
'Fico’s energy policy poses a threat to Europe' — Ukraine criticizes Slovak PM after Russia visit
The criticism followed Fico's meeting with Putin in Moscow on Dec. 22 to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine announced it would not extend its transit deal for Russian gas beyond Dec. 31.
Fico criticizes Zelensky over refusal to extend Russian gas transit, warns of crisis
President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed the refusal during a press conference on Dec. 19, saying that Kyiv would not enable Moscow to earn additional revenue while continuing its war.
Slovak energy company, partners call for continued gas transit via Ukraine
Slovakia's state-owned energy company SPP and its partners in Hungary, Italy, and Austria called for continued gas transit through Ukraine in a declearation published on Dec. 17.
Moldova announces state of emergency over expected halt of Russian gas
Moldova's parliament on Dec. 13 voted to introduce a 60-day-long state of emergency starting Dec. 16 over the expected halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine.
Ukraine’s gas transit operator prepared for Russian attacks after transit deal expires, operator says
With a deal to transport Russian gas through Ukraine expiring at the end of 2024, Ukraine’s gas transit network could soon come under Russian attacks, warned Dmytro Lyppa, CEO of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine.
Turkey in talks with US over sanctions exemption for Russian natural gas payments
Turkey is in talks with the United States in an effort to receive a sanctions waiver to further continue payments for Russian natural gas imports, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Nov. 25.
Ukrnafta acquires 51% share in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine
Ukrnafta, a state-owned oil and gas extraction company that is a subsidiary of Naftogaz, has bought a 51% stake in Shell's gas station network in Ukraine, the press service of Naftogaz reported on Nov. 19.
Slovakia signs pilot contract for purchase of natural gas from Azerbaijan
Slovensky plynarensky priemysel (SPP) may also consider a longer-term agreement, as it is also preparing to cut off Russian gas supplies through Ukraine.
No Azeri gas deal currently on table to maintain flows via Ukraine, Naftogaz CEO says
No deal is currently on the table between Europe and Azerbaijan to keep gas flowing through Ukraine once a transit deal with Russia expires at the end of the year, despite reports a contract was nearing, CEO of Ukrainian state-owned oil and gas giant Naftogaz said.
Ukraine's gas production highest since full-scale invasion's start
According to EXPRO’s calculations, gross natural gas production rose by 2.3% in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, reaching 1.663 billion cubic meters, the highest level since January 2022.
Europe, Azerbaijan not close to deal on gas route via Ukraine, Slovakia's SPP says
"We regularly discuss the topic with our partners, but the information about the upcoming conclusion of a gas supply contract with the participation of SPP is not true," Slovakian state-run gas importer SPP said.
Hungary wants to increase gas purchases from Russia's Gazprom in 2025
Budapest and Russia's state-owned gas company Gazprom are in talks on additional purchases of gas next year, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview with Kremlin-run RIA Novosti published on Oct. 15.
Serbia makes deal with Gazprom for extra 400 million cubic meters of gas this winter
Dusan Bajatovic, CEO of the Serbian state-owned company Srbijagas, came to an agreement with Alexey Miller, CEO of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom, and expects Russian gas supplies to reach 400 million cubic meters this winter.
Gazprom becomes Russia's least profitable company in 2023, Forbes reports
In the meantime, Gazprom's net cash flow from operating activities increased by 5% to $242 billion in 2023.
India won't buy from sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 project, Indian oil secretary says
India will not purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which has been sanctioned by Western countries, Indian Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said on Sept. 27, Reuters reported. Arctic LNG 2, owned by Russia’s Novatek, aims to produce nearly 20 million metric tons of LNG
UK introduces sanctions against ships, companies involved in export of Russian LNG
The U.K. imposed sanctions on Sept. 25 against five vessels and two companies involved in the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as it looks to exert more pressure on sources of revenue for the Kremlin, according to a statement. While LNG exports have been less heavily sanctioned
Germany has overcome shortage of Russian gas and is ready for winter, minister says
Germany's natural gas storage facilities are full, and all goals have been met, according to German Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck
Why Russia still rakes in cash transporting gas through Ukraine: 4 key charts
While Russia's deadly war rages on Ukraine's soil, one unexpected aspect of the invasion is that natural gas continues to flow through Ukraine from Russia, with both sides profiting from the deal and – to an extent – financing each other's war machines. That is expected to change when their deal expires
EU ready for end of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, commissioner says
Europe is "fully committed" to phasing out Russian gas and is "ready to live without this Russian gas coming from the Ukrainian transit route," EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on Sept. 11.
Negotiations underway on Azeri gas transit to EU via Ukraine, Azerbaijan says
Negotiations are underway between Azerbaijan and the EU, Moscow, and Kyiv on supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sept. 6 at the Cernobbio Forum in Italy
Norway's energy sector under threat of Russian sabotage, Norwegian security chief says
Norway's energy sector is under threat of sabotage from Russia, Norwegian security chief Beate Gangaas told Reuters on Aug. 27, as European security services briefed Norwegian energy officials on potential Russian threats.
Cutting off Russian gas supplies could be 'massive risk' for country, Austria says
The Austrian Energy Ministry said as long as there is dependence on Russian gas supplies, "there is a massive risk of a corresponding supply failure with far-reaching consequences."
Ukraine, Russia have no intention of halting gas flows to Europe amid fighting in Kursk Oblast, Bloomberg reports
Kyiv and Moscow plan to continue transmitting gas to Europe despite Ukraine's incursion in Kursk Oblast near a key cross-border transit point for the fuel, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 12, citing its undisclosed sources.
USAID assisting authorities in restoring gas distribution networks in Kherson Oblast
USAID provided gas distribution network operators in the Kherson region with vehicles for emergency repairs, responding to frequent damage caused by ongoing Russian shelling.
Ukraine boosting gas production thanks to new wells, technologies
Companies of Ukraine's state-owned Naftogaz Group produced 8.6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of commercial gas in the first seven months of 2024, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period last year, the company's press service said on Aug. 6.
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