IP/09/31

Brussels, 10 January 2009

ENERGY: Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes Ukrainian deliveries of gas from their own reserves to Bulgaria and Moldova

Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, has welcomed the announcement of the Ukrainian government, who have indicated that gas is going to be delivered from Ukrainian reserves to Moldova and Bulgaria to alleviate the economic and humanitarian situation in these two countries due to the gas crisis.

"In the current situation, the most important thing is to find concrete solutions for the people who are suffering most. The population of Moldova and Bulgaria are among the most affected by this serious gas crisis, and I welcome the deliveries of Ukrainian gas as a positive contribution to help Moldavian and Bulgarian citizens to cope with the current dramatic situation. We continue to work hard in order to achieve the restoration of full supplies to all affected countries", said Commissioner Piebalgs.