Nayara Energy sues Microsoft over service block linked to EU sanctions

By Pune Media On Jul 28, 2025

Nayara Energy has filed a legal case against Microsoft over what it calls the “abrupt and unilateral suspension” of critical software services.

Nayara Energy said on Monday that it has initiated legal actions against Microsoft following the “abrupt and unilateral suspension” of critical services, which the oil and gas major says is a “unilateral interpretation” of the European Union (EU) sanctions by the data services provider.

The US-headquartered software and data services major Microsoft is currently restricting Nayara Energy’s access to its own data, proprietary tools, and products—despite these being acquired under fully paid-up licenses, according to the company, in which Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft holds a 49.13% stake.

Nayara seeks Delhi HC relief, cites risk to digital operations

“This decision, based solely on Microsoft’s unilateral interpretation of recent European Union (EU) sanctions, sets a dangerous precedent for corporate overreach and raises serious concerns regarding its implications on India’s energy High Court of Delhi seeking an interim injunction and resumption of services to safeguard its rights and ensure continued access to essential digital infrastructure,” Nayara Energy said.

These steps are aimed at preventing any potential disruption to Nayara’s ability to meet its obligations to Indian consumers and stakeholders, it added.

The 18th sanction package by the European Union against Russia, earlier this month, is being considered as one of the most sweeping actions against the erstwhile Soviet Union over its war with Ukraine. The primary objective of this action is to monitor Russia’s key circumvention channels for refined products and crude oil trade, aiming to deal further blows to its oil and gas sector’s profits.

Published on July 28, 2025

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