Naftogaz
Russia launches a combined attack on gas production facilities in Poltava region, using 19 missiles and 124 drones. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 57 Shaheds, 64 imitator drones were lost.
The Russian attack damaged Naftogaz Group's production facilities in Poltava region. The company is taking measures to stabilize gas supply in the region, and there were no casualties.
The actual selling price of natural gas in Ukraine increased by 6. 8% to UAH 16334.44 per thousand cubic meters. The price is based on exchange trading and international quotations from Argus and ICIS.
The President of Ukraine met with the head of the EBRD to discuss support for state-owned companies and assistance to IDPs. The Bank will continue to finance the energy and private sectors, having allocated €2.4 billion last year.
The Stockholm Court of Appeal has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Cypriot companies to set aside an arbitration award in the Ukrnafta case. The shareholders will have to reimburse Ukraine over USD 22 million in legal costs with interest.
From February 1, 2025, new banking limits on transfers will be introduced in Ukraine, and electricity tariffs will change. Also, changes will occur in payments to military personnel, and international train tickets will become more expensive.
False information about gas shutdown schedules is being spread on social media. Naftogaz assures that gas reserves are sufficient for the heating season, and the company has produced more than 13.5 billion cubic meters in 11 months.
Yevhenia Blyzniuk explained that the government should develop separate incentive packages for different groups of refugees. According to her, the easiest way to return Ukrainians from Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria is through logistical proximity.
“Moldovagaz and Tiraspoltransgaz signed an agreement to supply 3 million cubic meters of gas on credit. Transnistria must repay the borrowed gas by March 2025.
Naftogaz Group has sufficient gas reserves to ensure a stable heating season. The company continues to produce, store and import fuel to supply all categories of consumers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the regulation on the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine, which replaced the Ministry of Reintegration. The new agency will be responsible for uniting Ukrainians around the world and preserving their national identity.
The Minister of Energy responds to reports that Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo purchased an iPhone 16 Pro Max for UAH 68. 5 thousand. “Epicenter K denies the purchase, and the Ministry promises to investigate the situation.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya increased gas production by 5. 3% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The company put 83 new wells into operation and reached a record drilling rate of 370 thousand meters.
Russia has struck at Ukraine's gas infrastructure in an attempt to leave Ukrainians without heat. Naftogaz reports normal operation and uninterrupted gas supplies.
Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.
On January 1, 2025, Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The EU declares its readiness for change, although the reaction of member states is mixed, ranging from support to concern.
Russia has stopped gas supplies through Ukraine after the transit agreement expires on January 1, 2025. The Czech Republic is ready to provide Slovakia with gas transportation capacity in response to this situation.
Naftogaz's gas and electricity tariffs for households will remain unchanged until May 2025. At the same time, gas transportation tariffs will increase, and the cost of water supply may change in some regions.
Gas prices in Europe are up 5% after Putin cast doubt on the possibility of a new transit deal with Ukraine. EU countries are looking for alternative solutions, but Zelenskiy rejects options financed by Russia.
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has announced a tender to find a new chairman of the board through a recruitment agency. The candidate must have 10 years of management experience in the oil and gas sector and meet a number of strict requirements.
A new exploration well with a depth of 5,400 meters and a daily flow rate of 150 thousand cubic meters of gas was put into operation in Ukraine. The field has already begun construction of a site for the next well.
Ukraine and Russia have not reached an agreement on continuing gas transit to Europe through Azerbaijan. Zelenskiy said that transit is possible only if Moscow does not receive payment until the end of the war.
The Supreme Court of the Netherlands rejected Russia's cassation appeal to cancel the Hague arbitration award on compensation to Naftogaz. The amount of compensation for expropriated assets in Crimea is about $5 billion.
DONETSKOBLGAZ suspends natural gas distribution in Pokrovsk due to significant damage to gas pipelines and constant shelling. Customers are asked to turn off gas taps on appliances and gas pipelines.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights is preparing recommendations for the new deputy prime minister Chernyshev on the protection of IDP rights. The Ombudsman's office plans to create a working group to address the problems of Internally Displaced Persons.
Naftogaz's Supervisory Board has appointed Roman Chumak as acting Chairman of the Board. The new manager has 20 years of experience in the company and previously headed the financial group of the NJSC.
VAKS assigned procedural duties to the former head of "Naftogaz" Andrey Kobolev. The accused must report a change of place of residence, avoid communicating with witnesses, and hand over their passports.
The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the Ministry of Reintegration to the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as the new head of the agency.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the early termination of the powers of MP Alena Shkrum from Batkivshchyna. According to MP Honcharenko, she plans to head a new Ministry of Association of Ukrainians.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as Vice Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians and countering Russian influences abroad.