Key Facts
• August 18, Ukraine’s Natural Resources Minister announced ongoing gas import talks with Azerbaijan.
• Ukraine seeks to secure gas supply from Azerbaijan after a trial import earlier this year.
• Domestic production was severely impacted by Russian long-range attacks.
• Ukraine plans to store 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas for the winter heating season.
• Azerbaijan has shown interest in finalizing the gas import agreement.
Summary
Ukraine is negotiating a gas import agreement with Azerbaijan, according to Natural Resources Minister Roman Flynchuk. The talks follow a trial import earlier this year, initiated after domestic gas production was disrupted by Russian attacks. Azerbaijan has expressed interest in the deal, which aims to secure additional gas supplies by year-end. Prime Minister Svyrydenko also announced plans to stockpile 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas for the upcoming winter season.
