In this issue: The combination of market and regulatory factors in the electricity market may cause a price ‘resonance’… The signs of pressure on the energy regulator as regards sensitive decisions are an alarming signal and a threat to its independence… Amid the expected decline of Russian gas transit, Gas TSO of Ukraine intensified activity […]
In this issue: Despite simpler procedure of switching to another supplier, development of the retail gas market for households is characterized by “developmental disorders”… The start of heating season may be complicated, first of all, by financial challenges – in particular, the outstanding debts of district heating companies (DHCs) for gas… Taking advantage of favorable […]
In this issue: The presidential decree concerning development of nuclear energy contains controversial initiatives of changing the subordination of Energoatom and finishing construction of Khmelnytskyi NPP units… The gas market demonstrates progress in development of daily balancing and in combating abuses, even while the regulator considers postponing the neutrality charge… Ukraine’s gas infrastructure enjoys high […]
In this issue: The parliament has preliminarily approved a law enabling Gas TSO of Ukraine (GTSOU) to purchase gas for balancing needs at a commodity exchange, which would facilitate development of the short-term market… Political pressure on Germany with the demand to stop Nord Stream 2 is increasing… The government is becoming less and less […]
In this issue: New instruments, including Gasoteka price comparison tool created by DiXi Group, shall help households find out the offers of suppliers in the retail gas market… In light of recent developments, Germany may give up certain projects, including Nord Stream 2, to form the EU ‘one voice’ position on Russia… Intentions of the […]
In this issue: Liberalization of some PSO-related market restrictions helped intensify competition in the bilateral contracts and the day-ahead markets, and can contribute to the sector’s financial rehabilitation… The situation with the debts of Nadiia Mine illustrates systemic problems in the coal sector, which urgently needs reforming… Even in Germany, politicians have doubts regarding feasibility […]
In this issue: No significant activity in the emergence of new commercial offers can be observed in the retail gas market after lifting the PSO regime for households… While Nord Stream 2 project remains in uncertain status, Ukraine demonstrates a fundamentally different approach to the services of transmission system and storage operators… The government is […]
In this issue: New legal and logistical obstacles for realization of Nord Stream 2 project Liberalization of the retail gas market for households has been formally completed What should the government do for the extractive sector, which looks less attractive for investments under crisis What the government and the regulator continue to do for liberalization […]
Playing the long game: how civil society can lead change – a unique brochure for NGOs by DiXi Group President Olena Pavlenko “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. This African proverb accurately describes the main idea of this brochure, which describes CSOs’ experience on EITI […]
In this issue: The government makes another attempt to launch the process of coal sector restructuring, but it is important to make sure that the choice of pilot projects is non-discriminatory… In the gas market, most favorable period for termination of the PSO mechanism for households is nearing an end… Adoption of the law restructuring […]
In this issue: Given the potential financial difficulties, Naftogaz plans to optimize costs and investments, as well as consider new promising business areas… Against the background of gradual recovery in oil demand, OPEC+ countries are easing spring restrictions on production… The revival of market demand and gradual increase in the share of electricity sold by […]
In this issue: The increase of electricity transmission tariffs may lead to a deterioration of the investment climate… The coal sector continues to suffer from chronic problems: debts and questionable ways of supplying coal to state-owned enterprises, which indirectly leads to reduced production… After structural changes, the government continues to staff the Ministry of Environmental […]