Naftogaz has proposed ten projects in the field of production and energy efficiency, including shale gas, as part of a resource agreement between Ukraine and the United States. Both countries are investing $75 million each in the Reconstruction Investment Fund to accelerate project development.
As of mid-September 2025, 788,507 proceedings for non-payment of utility services have been recorded in Ukraine, which is 13% more than in July 2024. The largest debts are in the frontline regions, and the lion's share of arrears concerns heat supply and water.
Two executives of a private company have been notified of suspicion of causing over UAH 138 million in damages. They illegally siphoned off more than 6.7 million cubic meters of gas from the state gas transportation system.
Andriy Gerus, head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, stated that Ukraine's energy system is in satisfactory condition, and underground gas storage facilities are 95% full. Without Russian attacks, the heating season will begin without power outages.
Since June, prosecutors have submitted 47 indictments to court in cases of illegal subsoil extraction.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended the experimental project on the distribution of humanitarian liquefied gas for residents of front-line regions until May 2026. For the first time, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia region will be included in the program, providing them with gas at the expense of state-owned companies and international partners.
Ukraine has accumulated over 80% of the necessary gas volume, which is about 11-12 billion cubic meters. To achieve the target indicators and ensure a stable heating season, it is necessary to purchase gas for $1 billion due to the risks of Russian attacks.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to accelerate the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (G2G) to implement Ukraine's reconstruction projects. The Czech Republic has received 188 million euros in credit guarantees for these purposes and plans to begin their implementation in 2026.
Natural gas reserves in Ukrainian underground storage facilities as of September 14, 2025, reached 12. 055 billion cubic meters, exceeding last year's figures. This should ensure the heating season, and fuel injection continues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia was counting on a fuel crisis in Ukraine, but now it has faced a gasoline shortage itself. The head of state also noted Ukraine's resilience in providing fuel despite Russian strikes and honored the memory of fallen oil and gas industry workers, presenting awards to their families and other employees.
Today, September 14, marks "Hug Your Dog" Day, Day of Workers of the Oil, Gas, and Oil Refining Industry of Ukraine, Tankmen's Day, and Day of Remembrance for Victims of Fascism. Orthodox believers also celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Naftogaz Group, in partnership with Polish ORLEN, supplied Ukraine with approximately 400 million cubic meters of American liquefied natural gas to prepare for the 2025-2026 winter. Imports are carried out through terminals in Świnoujście and Klaipėda, with a total of 450 million cubic meters contracted.
On September 24, 2025, the United by Mining forum will take place in Kyiv, bringing together government, business, and investors to develop Ukraine's resource economy. The event will facilitate attracting investments into critically important sectors and forming partnerships.
The investigation into "Poltavaoblenergo" officials, who organized fictitious deals to evade taxes amounting to over UAH 49 million, has been completed. The case is being prepared for transfer to court, and three individuals have been notified of suspicion.
In Pokrovsk and other settlements, it is impossible to conduct the heating season due to the lack of conditions for repair work. The only way out for residents is evacuation to survive the winter.
The Ukrainian government aims to accumulate 13. 2 billion cubic meters of gas by November. Yuriy Boyko, a member of the Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo, noted that this volume does not guarantee a smooth passage of the heating season due to military risks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine delegated its representatives to the governing council of the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction. The first meeting of the Council is scheduled for September 3 to determine the principles for project selection.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed preparations for the heating season. Key points include energy, procurement of air defense, and gas volumes.
The work of the joint US-Ukraine investment fund is progressing. A US delegation will visit Ukraine in September to identify investor companies, and Ukraine will auction off mineral extraction licenses.
Works to restore gas supply continue in Kharkiv region. About 20,000 subscribers in 46 settlements remain without gas.
A depressurization of the main gas pipeline occurred in Kharkiv region. 30,000 consumers in 56 settlements were left without gas supply, but gas supply has been partially restored.
The government will allocate funds from an IBRD grant as compensation for the protection of electrical substations and will boost gas production. "Ukrgazvydobuvannya" will receive a €36.4 million loan from the EBRD for new drilling rigs.
61% of companies from the Opendatabot Index are Kyiv-based, the leader in turnover is D. Trading (215.8 billion). Most companies operate in telecommunications, banks and gambling.
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 SAP has submitted an indictment to the court against current and former officials of JSC "Ukrgazvydobuvannya". They are suspected of manipulating gas extraction tariffs, which resulted in losses amounting to over 340 million UAH.
Naftogaz Group reported an increase in gas production by 0. 7 bcm compared to last year. The company exceeded its targets by 2% and plans to provide the population of Ukraine with its own resources.
Gas reserves in Ukrainian storage facilities exceeded 12. 4 bcm. This volume is enough to last through the heating season, given the increased production and additional purchases from Europe.
The directors of two private companies are suspected of embezzling UAH 25 million from Ukrgazvydobuvannya JSC through the supply of low-quality reinforced concrete slabs. They face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Naftogaz Group companies produced 8. 6 bcm of commercial gas in seven months of 2024. This is 10% more than in the same period last year, thanks to new wells and technologies.
Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC, a member of Naftogaz Group, has launched a new high-performance well with a daily production of 274 thousand cubic meters of gas.
