It is noted that Ørsted informed Gazprom Export of its unwillingness to make payments for the supplied gas in rubles and in accordance with the scheme proposed by the Russian company.

As of the end of the day on May 31, the company had not received payment from the Danish side for gas supplies in April.

“In this regard, Gazprom Export notified Ørsted of the suspension of gas supplies from June 1, 2022 until payment is made in accordance with the procedure established by the above-mentioned decree,” the statement says.

On the eve of the leading Danish energy company Ørsted said that it still did not intend to pay for Russian gas in rubles, and allowed the possibility of cessation of supplies.