Vitrenko
Acting energy minister refutes resignation letter rumors
The official has slammed as manipulative the claims his ministry's performance drew complaints.14:25, 08 April 2021
Ukraine, Qatar sign oil and gas memorandum
Ukraine seeks to see investment inflows from Qatar.20:15, 05 April 2021
Vitrenko could be nominated for energy minister again, after two failures in Rada
The deputy says the issue is yet to be discussed with the Rada leadership.22:30, 15 February 2021
Energy Ministry has no accurate data on how much gas stored in underground facilities – Vitrenko
Earlier, Naftogaz reported a record high volume of natural gas accumulated in its USFs in the past decade.14:25, 15 February 2021
Ukraine to boost coal output to avoid imports from Russia-occupied part of Donbas – Vitrenko
In January and February, Ukraine had to import electricity from Belarus and Russia over the energy crisis.13:35, 15 February 2021
After two failed attempts, Vitrenko could again be nominated for energy minister
Government leadership could meet Rada leaders and chiefs of factions and groups prior to the decisive vote.21:45, 01 February 2021
Rada snubs Vitrenko for First Vice PM, energy minister post, again
Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities backed his candidacy.16:05, 28 January 2021
Parliament speaker says relations with Zelensky "normal"
At the same time, he says he would hold own ground on certain personnel issues.13:10, 15 January 2021
Ukraine's government appoints new acting energy minister
Buslavets tendered her resignation as first deputy energy minister on December 21.21:59, 21 December 2020
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Rada snubs Vitrenko's nomination for energy minister
His candidacy saw support of 186 MPs with a required minimum of 226 votes.23:15, 17 December 2020
MP comments on possible reshuffles in Cabinet
The lawmaker has named three officials in question.19:30, 15 December 2020
Naftogaz: Ukraine has huge crude oil storage capacities
The top manager says oil storage is now the most profitable business.14:40, 21 April 2020
Naftogaz official offers to distribute US$2.9 bln received from Gazprom among all Ukrainians
This is about US$2.9 billion, as well as US$7.2 billion in guaranteed revenue from gas transit under the contract with Gazprom.16:56, 11 February 2020
Naftogaz top managers to receive US$29 mln in bonuses from award paid by Gazprom
Naftogaz received US$2.9 billion from Russia's gas giant Gazprom under the Stockholm Arbitration's award.11:08, 14 January 2020
Naftogaz denies accords on direct gas supplies from Russia
However, the legislation sets no ban on legal entities to book GTS capacities for gas imports from Russia.14:20, 09 January 2020
Naftogaz, Gazprom today set to finalize terms of gas transit deal
Naftogaz top manager expressed hope that the final version of the new transit agreement will be signed as early as December 27.11:30, 26 December 2019
Ukraine looking for intermediary for Russian gas transit
On December 21, following the Ukraine-EU-Russia talks, energy minister Oleksiy Orzhel said the parties had concluded a protocol that provides for the implementation of a number of agreements.11:55, 24 December 2019
"Very big risk": Russia may fail to fulfill gas transit promises, Naftogaz admits
The Ukrainian energy company relies on the support of European partners and political support on the part of Ukraine leadership.09:25, 24 December 2019
