Turks Pushing for Pipeline that Would Enhance Role as Energy Hub Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:14 Turkey is hoping to become an alternative route for Europe’s energy imports – but its ambitions face tough practical and political challenges. Turkey is pushing plans for a pipeline that would bypass both Russia and Ukraine in a bid to strengthen its role as an energy crossroads between Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe.
EU Keeps Up Pressure After Russia-Ukraine Gas Deal Falters Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:10 MOSCOW (AFP)--European Union leaders kept up pressure Wednesday on Russia and Ukraine to resolve their gas dispute after an attempt to resume transit supply failed to deliver gas to European consumers.
East Europeans Angry With Russia as the Cold Sets In Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:08 Aleksa Branisavljevic's apartment is freezing, but his anger toward Russia burns hot. His every breath a visible plume, the elderly Belgrade resident railed against Moscow yesterday for a standoff with Ukraine that has shut off natural gas supplies to millions of Eastern Europeans while those to the west have plenty of heat.
Bulgarian PM Leaves For Moscow, Kiev For Gas Crisis Talks Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 12:45 SOFIA, Bulgaria (AFP)--Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev left Wednesday for Moscow and Kiev for gas crisis talks, as Russian supplies to Sofia were halted for a ninth day due to a spat between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine's Naftogaz: No Gas Flowing Through Ukraine On Wed Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 12:43 MOSCOW (Dow Jones)--Ukraine won't let any Russian gas into its pipeline system Wednesday, despite Russian requests to restart gas flows to Europe, Ukraine's state gas firm Naftogaz said Wednesday.
Barroso Urges Legal Action Unless Russian Gas Starts Flowing Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 12:38 STRASBOURG (AFP)--E.U. Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso on Wednesday said European companies should take legal action if the flow of Russian gas to Europe is not urgently resumed
Ukraine Τετ, 14 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 12:27 MOSCOW (AFP)--Ukraine refused Wednesday to transit Russian natural gas to several countries in Europe, Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said
Efforts To Ship Russian Gas To Europe Falter Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 18:24 Efforts to restart Russian natural gas shipments to European countries faltered once again Tuesday, despite earlier agreement, as Moscow and Kiev pointed fingers and exacerbated a spat that has left parts of the continent without heating.
Gazprom CEO: Pipe Pressure OK For Europe Transit Via Ukraine Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 18:18 MOSCOW (Dow Jones)--Russia's OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) Tuesday said pressure in West-bound gas pipelines was sufficient to facilitate onward transit to Europe after neighboring Ukraine said Moscow hadn't sent enough gas.
Turkish Energy Min To Go To Russia Tuesday Evening - IHA Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 18:17 ANKARA (Dow Jones)--Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler will travel to Russia late Tuesday, an official from the Turkish Energy Ministry told Ihlas News Agency, or IHA.
Naftogaz: No Flow Of Russian Gas Through The Country Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 17:48 LONDON (Dow Jones)--Ukraine didn't open the taps of its pipelines Tuesday despite the renewal of the natural gas flow from Russia to Europe via the country, Ukraine's national gas company Naftogaz spokesman Valentin Zemlyansky told Dow Jones Newswires. He also said that the switching on of the gas by OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) Monday morning "technically incorrect" and "provocative."
Ukraine Opposition Urges Impeachment Of Pres Over Gas Crisis Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 16:15 Ukraine's powerful pro-Russian opposition on Tuesday called for the impeachment of President Viktor Yushchenko after a gas dispute with Moscow that seriously disrupted gas supplies to Europe. Viktor Yanukovych, head of the Regions Party and a former presidential candidate, also called for the dismissal of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's government during parliamentary debates on the gas crisis.
EU Says Little Or No Gas Flowing From Russia Via Ukraine Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 16:13 Little or no gas is yet flowing from Russia to the European Union through Ukraine, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Gazprom Demands No Delay In Ukraine Gas Transit Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 16:12 Russian energy giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS)Tuesday demanded that Ukraine ensure Russian gas supplies reach Europe without delay after Moscow resumed pumping gas for European consumers.
Ukraine Hopes For EU Support In Russia Gas Talks - Minister Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 16:09 The European Union will participate in continued talks over Russian gas supplies for Ukraine and Kiev is hoping for Europe's support in the dispute, Ukrainian Energy Minister Yury Prodan said Tuesday
Ukraine Admits Blocking Europe Gas Transit, Blames Russia Τρι, 13 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 16:03 KIEV (AFP)--Kiev has blocked the transit of gas to Europe because of "unacceptable transit conditions" imposed by Russian energy company OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), a spokesman for Ukraine's state gas company Naftogaz said Tuesday.