Russia warns EU of Ukraine gas shortage

Russia says there is a risk that gas shortages this winter could force Ukraine to siphon off supplies of Russian gas meant for EU customers.

Ukraine makes part payment on Russian gas debt

Ukraine has paid part of its gas debt to Russia after talks between both sides and the European Union, says EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger.

China, Russia on verge of gas deal

BEIJING — China plans to sign a multibillion-dollar deal to buy Russian gas during a visit by President Vladimir Putin next week despite U.S. pressure to avoid undermining sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.

Energy Security in Focus as Ukraine Unsettles EU Talks

The escalating crisis in Ukraine is moving security of gas supplies to the forefront of the European Union debate on how to design its climate and energy rules for the next decade.

Slovakia and Ukraine agree over gas supply

Slovakia and Ukraine have reached a deal that will allow gas from Central Europe to reach Ukraine via Slovakia.

Gazprom hikes Ukraine gas price by a third

The Russian energy company, Gazprom has raised the price it charges Ukraine for gas by more than a third. The company's chief executive Alexei Miller says the change was because Kiev has failed to pay its bills.

BP considers Gazprom gas pipeline to UK

BP is considering building a pipeline to import Russian gas to the UK in tandem with state-controlled energy giant Gazprom.

Bulgaria bans shale gas drilling with 'fracking' method

Bulgaria has become the second European country after France to ban exploratory drilling for shale gas using the extraction method called "fracking".