27 Nov 2009 12:11

Naftogaz Ukrainy to purchase 7.6 bcm of Russian gas in Nov-Dec, 7 bcm in Jan-Mar

KYIV. Nov 27 (Interfax) - Ukrainian national oil and gas company Naftogaz Ukrainy plans to purchase 3.6 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas from Gazprom in November 2009 and 4 bcm in December, Naftogaz chief Oleg Dubina said.

It will purchase about 7 bcm in the first quarter of 2010, Dubina said at a press conference in Kyiv on Friday.

He reiterated that Naftogaz will pay Gazprom on time and in full.