The Appeals Chamber of the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court overturned the verdict against Oleksandr Onyshchenko, who was sentenced to 15 years for embezzling over 740 million hryvnias from gas. The case has been returned for reconsideration.
The net consolidated profit of the Naftogaz Group for 2024 amounted to UAH 38 billion, which is 64% more than in 2023. The company paid UAH 104.3 billion in taxes to the budget.
The Prime Minister announced the restoration of 1. 5 GW of generation and plans to introduce about 1 GW in 2025. Also, 1.2 billion euros of donor funds were collected to support the energy sector.
The Prime Minister stated that Russian attacks have led to the loss of almost 50% of gas production. To compensate for these losses, Ukraine is actively working on gas imports.
The Supervisory Board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has elected Serhiy Koretskyi as the new head of the Naftogaz Group. Prior to this, he headed Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta.
Serhiy Koretskyi, who previously headed Ukrnafta, has become Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz.
Naftogaz has raised a EUR 270 million EBRD loan and a EUR 140 million grant from Norway to purchase 1 billion cubic meters of gas. This is necessary for a stable heating season.
Ukraine and the EBRD have signed an agreement on the allocation of 270 million euros under state guarantees and a grant from Norway of 140 million euros. These funds will be used to import gas by Naftogaz.
In 2025, tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water will remain unchanged. From 2026, a gradual increase is possible due to the situation in the energy sector.
Naftogaz and ORLEN signed a new agreement for the supply of 100 million cubic meters of LNG from the USA. The total volume of contracted gas is 300 million cubic meters.
SBI investigators searched the house of Svitlana Panaiotidi. Her husband, Andriy Kobolyev, announced the theft of equipment by SBI employees.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court extended the obligations of Andriy Kobolyev, who is suspected of seizing UAH 229 million in bonuses, until June 18. Among the obligations is to inform the court about a change of residence and refrain from communicating with witnesses.
The total amount of cash assets of government officials in 2024 increased by 13% and amounted to more than UAH 219 million. The largest income was declared by Oleksiy Chernyshov - UAH 37.5 million.
The gas supply company Naftogaz of Ukraine has extended the validity of the Fixed tariff plan for another year. A cubic meter of gas will cost UAH 7.96.
Naftogaz Group confirmed the start of the new natural gas injection season into Ukrainian underground storage facilities. Most UGS facilities are already actively being filled after a difficult withdrawal season that lasted 167 days.
Naftogaz is preparing for the 2025/26 heating season, having contracted 1. 5 billion cubic meters of gas and raised about 430 million euros for import. The company is also modernizing generation and is looking for another billion euros for gas purchase.
Naftogaz successfully completed the 2024-2025 heating season without a gas collapse. The company increased revenues by UAH 14.1 billion and invested over UAH 1 billion in protecting critical infrastructure.
The heating season in Ukraine ended on April 16 with record low gas reserves in storage facilities – 0. 675 billion cubic meters. The country has started a new injection season.
"Naftogaz" is considering various scenarios, including strict consumption restrictions. Industry is recommended to import gas, the state is looking for funding for purchases.
A French court has allowed the forced recovery of $5 billion from Russia in favor of Naftogaz. The company has already encumbered Russian assets in France for over 120 million euros.
In Ukraine, 62 out of 95 Ukrenergo facilities have been damaged due to Russian shelling. Over 150 out of 240 transformers have been lost, but more than 100 units have already been restored.
Russia has significantly intensified strikes on Ukraine's gas infrastructure, including production facilities. Despite this, the system continues to operate stably, the Minister of Energy assured.
Oleksiy Chernyshov declared over UAH 25 million in salary at Naftogaz, four apartments of his wife and a collection of her jewelry, including Cartier and Tiffany products.
Yaroslav Dubnevych, suspected of embezzling gas worth UAH 2. 1 billion, filed a declaration for 2024. He declared funds in accounts, cash, land in Lviv region, and loans.
Russian troops carried out the 18th combined attack on Naftogaz infrastructure since the beginning of the war. Gas production facilities were damaged, specialists are working to eliminate the consequences of the shelling.
Norway allocates an additional $95 million for gas imports to Ukraine through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The funds will be used to purchase gas from Western sources for the needs of the population and enterprises.
Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the SFS's measures to de-shadow markets. Since the beginning of the year, inspections have been carried out and fines totaling millions of hryvnias have been imposed in the electronics, tobacco, and food sectors.
NABU declares a threat of losing UAH 1. 6 billion due to the inaction of "Naftogaz", which makes it impossible to return funds from abroad. These funds could be used to purchase 100,000 FPV drones.
Naftogaz of Ukraine has signed a contract with ORLEN for the supply of 100 million cubic meters of liquefied gas from American LNG. This is the second contract under the memorandum between the companies.
The KICRF forum discussed how Ukraine is strengthening its digital defense in the face of aggressive hacking attacks from Russia. IT company FAVBET Tech supported the event.
