Ukraine: Gazprom reduces gas transit three times

Russia’s gas monopoly Gazprom reduced natural gas transit through the Ukrainian gas transmission system three times this year, according to Sergiy Makogon, CEO of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU). “Gazprom reduced transit via Ukraine three times in 2021. On January 1, it was reduced from 186 million cubic meters per day to…

Ukraine: cooperation discussed with Slovakia

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Eduard Heger discussed topical issues of bilateral relations. The meeting took place on October 13 as part of a working visit to Malmo, Kingdom of Sweden. Denys Shmyhal noted that Ukraine highly appreciated the support provided by Slovakia in terms…

Estonia: coalition reaches agreement on measures to ease soaring energy prices

The coalition parties, Reform and Center, reached agreement in principle on measures to alleviate soaring electricity, natural gas and household heating inflation. The government plans to halve the electricity network fee until March 2022 and provide support to low-income households, though still needs confirmation from the competition authority watchdog that it can go ahead. Center…