Bulgaria’s state gas company, Bulgargaz, is preparing for the initial hearing in its arbitration case against Russia’s Gazprom Export regarding halted gas deliveries in spring 2022. The dispute centers on Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Bulgaria following the country’s refusal to pay in rubles. Bulgargaz anticipates a resolution to the case during the first half of 2024. The arbitration aims to address financial claims related to the interrupted gas contracts. Details of the financial claims have not been publicly disclosed. This case is a significant element in the broader energy fallout between Russia and European nations following the invasion of Ukraine. The outcome will likely set a precedent for similar disputes.