Today, Environment Minister Yiannis Maniatis directed a meeting concerning the possibility of natural gas provision interruptions over the winter season, as a result of the Ukrainian turmoil, as reported by ANA-MPA.

Energy Minister Yiannis Maniatis has confirmed that oil and natural gas exploration permits have a stronger interest than predicted.

Bulgaria is suspending work on the disputed Russian-backed South Stream gas pipeline following criticism from the EU and United States. South Stream is expected to pass through Greece.