Germany's RWE began deliveries of natural gas to Ukraine on April 15, marking an initial step in EU efforts to boost supplies as a diplomatic crisis involving Kyiv and Moscow poses the risk of Russia turning off the taps. A framework agreement signed by Ukraine's Naftogaz and RWE subsidiary RWE Supply & Trading in 2012 allows for delivery of up to 10 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas per year.
Reuters: Germany’s RWE begins natural gas deliveries to Ukraine
On April 15 the gas was being sent to Ukraine utilising the pipeline's full capacity.
