A Gazprom spokesperson reported to reporters that Europe continues to receive gas through Ukraine, with daily deliveries amounting to 30.8 million cubic meters via the Sudzha border checkpoint. The official noted that the CBS Sokhanovka application has been rejected, a development that carries implications for how the gas transit is managed and tracked across this corridor.
As a result, the current gas supply level sits about 29% lower than the volume recorded at the start of 2023, marking a significant shift in European energy imports and the broader supply dynamics that have shaped the regional market in recent years.
In another update, Gazprom confirmed that 29.3 million cubic meters of gas were delivered to Europe through Ukraine, reinforcing the trend of continued, albeit scaled, exports despite a noted decline from earlier benchmarks.
Historical context accompanies these figures, noting that Shell, the Anglo-Dutch energy group, had previously signed documents concerning the potential sale of half of Gazprom Neft, the Russian state energy company, alongside the oil venture Salym Petroleum Development. This information appeared in Shell’s official communications and was subsequently reported by the company’s press desk as part of ongoing portfolio reviews and strategic discussions.
The announcement underscored that completion of the sale would require alignment with the Russian side through the formal coordination process, signaling that the transaction remains contingent on regulatory and governmental approvals rather than being a straightforward private transfer.
Meanwhile, Shell has publicly indicated the possibility of withdrawing from certain electricity retail operations within Europe. The company has suggested that restructuring its energy retail presence could occur in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, reflecting a broader realignment of its European energy footprint in response to market conditions, regulatory environments, and strategic priorities.