Ukrainian MP buys into JKX Oil and Gas
London-listed oil firm JKX said today that a company incorporated in Grand Cayman and owned by a Ukrainian politician has bought 19.97% of the firm.
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Naftogaz says London court froze Gazprom’s UK assets
Ukraine and Russia have clashed again, with Naftogaz serving Gazprom with an order to freeze assets in England and Wales.
Gas exports via Ukraine may continue after Nord Stream 2 launch, Putin says
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine may continue even after the launch of a prospective Germany-bound pipeline under the Baltic Sea.
Russian gas return to Ukraine to cost EU traders $1bn
European natural gas traders stand to lose about $1 billion in sales to Ukraine this year.
KCA Deutag nets £80m contract in Ukraine
Drilling contractor KCA Deutag has netted an £80million-plus contract in Ukraine.
JKX brings in new chief financial officer
Russian and Ukraine focused JKX Oil & Gas has hired Ben Fraser as its new chief financial officer.
JKX Oil & Gas reports production slide after massive leadership shake-up
JKX Oil & Gas has endured two major leadership shake-ups in 18 months.
US fires up coal deal with Ukraine, bullish comments on Russia
US coal will be heating homes in the Ukraine this winter after a landmark deal was struck between the two countries.
Exxon sues US government over £1.5m Ukraine sanctions fine
The Treasury Department has fined Exxon Mobil $2million (£1.5million) for showing “reckless disregard” for US sanctions on Russia while Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was the oil company’s chief executive.
High Court claim against JKX Oil&Gas by Ukraine’s Ministry of Justice
Ukraine's Ministry of Justice is taking JKX Oil and Gas to the High Court of the UK in a bid to overturn an award in favour of the company.
Ukraine power blackout caused by cyber attack
A power blackout in Ukraine's capital was caused by a cyber attack, investigators have warned.
Twitter is new battleground in Ukraine-Russia gas feud
Ukraine’s state gas company has battled with Russia’s Gazprom PJSC over natural gas supplies in the real world for years. Now it’s taken the fight to Twitter.
Ukraine `happy’ to pay EU gas premium in move away from Russia
The biggest bull run this decade in European gas markets has failed to sway Ukraine from its year-long boycott of Russian supplies of the fuel.
Ukraine changes charter of Naftogaz in ‘violation’ of deal with foreign creditors
Ukraine has changed the charter of Naftogaz in violation of a deal with foreign creditors, according to reports.
Gas stays low despite Kiev’s Russian invasion warning
How can you tell there’s a gas glut in Europe? When even the threat of a full-scale invasion into the continent’s largest gas transit country by its largest outside supplier can’t raise prices.
Firm created by Emerstone wins Ukraine shale contract after Shell pulls out
A company which was set up by investment fund Emerstone Energy has won a contract for shale gas exploration in Ukraine after oil major Shell withdrew from Ukraine.
JKX Oil & Gas says police investigation continues into Ukrainian firm over funds
JKX Oil & Gas said investigations by police in Ukraine are continuing into the company's subsidiary Poltava Petroleum Company (PPC).
JKX produces more but earns less on exchange rate fluctuation
JKX Oil & Gas, the Ukraine and Russian focused operator, said the weakness of the rouble affected revenue in the first five months of 2016, although production levels had increases on the same period from last year.
JKX confirms police raid on Ukranian subsidiary
JKX Oil & Gas has confirmed Ukrainian police visited its Ukrainian subsidiary, Poltava Petroleum Company and the homes of two of its senior employees, without notice, searching for documents in relation to the investigation of claims of alleged underpaid taxes which have been made by a local prosecutor.
Geopolitical upheaval hits Regal Petroleum’s financials
Regal Petroleum today said “geopolitical events”, including disruption to the gas sales market, had hit its financial results.
JKX Oil and Gas appoints Valk to run Ukraine operation
JKX Oil & Gas has appointed a new general director to lead its subsidiary in the Ukraine.
Ukranian government introduces new energy tariffs
The Ukranian government has introduced new natural gas tariffs for consumers as it looks to meet demands put forward by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ukraine marks 30th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster
Ukraine marked the 30th anniversary of the explosion at Chernobyl, the world’s worst-ever nuclear disaster.
Cadogan sounds out Ascent takeover
Cadogan Petroleum has made a "highly preliminary approach" that could see the company combine with fellow London-listed firm Ascent Resources.
Natural gas consumption to drop in 2016
Natural gas consumption in Ukraine is expected to drop by around 32 million cubic metre this year compared with 2015, according to new figures.