Diversification of energy supplies and the reduction of dependence on Russian oil and gas resources is one of the priorities emphasized by Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers, the Information-Analytical Bulletin of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine informs.

 

The topic was discussed at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Yuriy Boyko and Carlos Pascual, Special Envoy and Coordinator of the US Department of State for International Energy Affairs at a meeting held in Washington on Oct. 28. The parties, in particular, reviewed the possibilities to arrange supply of liquefied natural gas through a terminal that Ukraine plans to build on the Black Sea coast.

 

During his visit to the United States, Boyko also held talks with Daniel Poneman, Deputy Secretary of Energy. They discussed a wide range of topical issues of cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, promising investment and technological directions where Ukrainian and American companies can develop mutually beneficial partnerships.  MORE