Summary In 2022, international sanctions were imposed by the G7 members and other nations in response to Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine. The legal basis for these measures was Russia’s numerous and serious violations of international law, breaches of the fundamental obligation to respect state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and mass atrocities committed in Bucha, […]
The DiXi Group think tank held its annual Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue 2025 — the fifth discussion platform dedicated to shaping new approaches to energy security amid full-scale war, the global energy transition, intensifying hybrid threats, and growing geopolitical instability. The central question framing the event was how energy security is changing. The event was […]
The nuclear industry has rarely appeared on sanction lists, with only a few notable exceptions, primarily in relation to nuclear weapons programs, as seen in the cases of Iran and North Korea. There are no major precedents with the broader nuclear sector becoming a direct subject of sectoral sanctions. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented by the […]
WINTER OUTLOOK 2025. Gas GAS BALANCE Natural gas supply in Ukraine during the 2025-2026 heating season is taking place under unprecedented challenges caused by systematic attacks on gas infrastructure and the need to compensate for lost production capacity through intensified imports. Gross gas consumption in 2024 amounted to 21.93 bcm, which is 2.47% more than […]
WINTER OUTLOOK 2025. Electricity This analytical document (WINTER OUTLOOK 2025. Electricity) examines the state of Ukraine’s energy system ahead of the 2025-2026 winter period, assesses key risks, and outlines potential scenarios for ensuring energy security in wartime conditions. The analysis is based on an attempt to apply the methodology of the European Network of Transmission […]
SUMMER OUTLOOK 2025. Gas Assessment of short-term and seasonal adequacy Consumption in 2024 nearly mirrors the figures from 2023, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, indicating a stabilization of demand following a sharp 8.3% drop in 2022 due to the war and population migration. In 2023, the decline was 2.3% compared to 2022, partly […]
SUMMER OUTLOOK 2025. Electricity Assessment of short-term and seasonal adequacy Since the start of the full-scale war, after February 24, 2022, a decrease in electricity consumption has been observed. According to DiXi Group estimates, electricity consumption in 2024 decreased by 3-6% compared to 2023, and this trend is likely to continue throughout 2025, driven not […]
PASSING THROUGH THE AUTUMN-WINTER PERIOD ENERGY SYSTEM STATUS 2024-2025 ELECTRICITY Taking into account expert assessments of the availability of generating capacities conducted before the autumn-winter period, the energy system deficit during peak load hours could reach 2-3 GW, provided stable operation of nuclear and thermal generation and availability of electricity imports. Nuclear generation continues to […]
Enhancing Ukraine’s Energy Security amidst ongoing war Summary of insights from the Energy Security Dialogue 2024 by the Supervisory Board members and partners of DiXi Group. The Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue is an annual platform that unites Ukrainian, European, and American stakeholders around pressing topics related to Ukraine’s and the region’s energy security. The […]
Brochure on the Results of the Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue 2024 Conference We are pleased to present the key takeaways from an important event in the energy sector—the Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue 2024 conference, which brought together leading experts, government representatives, and business leaders to discuss critical energy security issues in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Energy […]
Policy Brief “Supporting Ukraine’s Energy Sector: Keeping Ukraine’s Accession to the EU in Sight” The energy sector in Ukraine has faced unparalleled challenges in recent years. Russian aggression against Ukraine, including the occupation of strategic assets and extensive infrastructure damage, has brought the country’s energy systems to the brink. As of November 2024, the shortfall […]
Small Modular Reactors: A New Market To Be Blocked for russia Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are becoming one of the most promising innovations in nuclear energy. Their advantages — compactness, cost-efficiency, flexibility in application, and enhanced safety — make SMRs an ideal solution for remote regions, isolated grids, or areas with underdeveloped energy infrastructure. These […]