What did the Kazakhstan court rule regarding Naftogaz's arbitration award against Gazprom?

The Kazakhstan court allowed Ukrainian state energy firm Naftogaz to enforce a recovery of around $1.4 billion from Russia's Gazprom under an arbitration case concerning gas transportation services. This ruling is the first public foreign court decision recognizing and granting permission to enforce the arbitral award against Gazprom in a separate state, according to Naftogaz.

What was the basis of Naftogaz's arbitration claim against Gazprom, and what was the outcome of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court's review?

Naftogaz initiated arbitration proceedings against Gazprom in 2022, demanding payment for organizing natural gas transportation through Ukraine. In March, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejected Gazprom’s application to overturn an earlier arbitral award ordering it to pay more than $1.4 billion to Naftogaz, plus interest.

Kazakhstan Court Allows Naftogaz to Enforce $1.4 Billion Gazprom Award

May 20, 2026

A Kazakh court authorized Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz to enforce a $1.4 billion arbitration award against Russian gas giant Gazprom for unpaid natural gas transportation fees. This ruling represents a key step in recovering funds across multiple jurisdictions.

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2026-05-20

Kazakhstan Court Allows Naftogaz to Enforce $1.4 Billion Gazprom Award

Kazakhstan Court Allows Naftogaz to Enforce $1.4 Billion Gazprom Award

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