Naftogaz Invites Private Shippers to Import Gas to Ukraine via Slovakia

While Naftogaz invited private shippers to import gas to Ukraine via Slovakia, Russia’s Lukoil denied accusations of money laundering in Romania. 

The Ukrainian company said that it does not want to be the only importer of gas to Ukraine.  

“On the contrary, we are encouraging private shippers to use available transmission capacity to bring more gas from the EU for their clients. We invite all interested parties to contact us”, Andriy Kobolyev, CEO of Naftogaz, said in a note. 

Naftogaz added it is ready to discuss conditions under which its booked capacities could be used by other shippers. 

‘Naftogaz deems reasonable that private traders that hold the remaining share of this market, would accumulate gas reserves in the underground gas storages during the summer period in order to meet the demand of their customers in winter.’

LUKOIL IN ROMANIA

Meanwhile, Russia’s Lukoil dismissed claims of tax offence in Romania. 

‘PJSC Lukoil has strongly denied accusations of money laundering and tax evasion brought against Petrotel-Lukoil and its employees by the Prosecution Office under the Board of Appeal of the city of Ploesti, Romania’ the company wrote on its website, underlining that it has been operating in Romania since 1998. 

According to the press release, Lukoil is one of the biggest fuel-and-energy companies in the market. 

‘Lukoil intends to appeal against the Prosecution Office’s order in accordance with the established procedure and counts on impartial investigation of the incident, according to the rules and standards accepted both in Romania and in the EU.’