In this issue: Despite the continuing difficulties with settling payments to “green” electricity producers, the energy regulator unexpectedly decreased Ukrenergo transmission tariff for 2021… The Nord Stream 2 project will soon bump into another obstacle: expanded U.S. sanctions… The government takes certain preparatory steps towards transformation of the power system, but without their practical implementation […]
In this issue: Among the most anticipated reforms in 2021 is the introduction of “green” auctions; recently, the Ministry of Energy presented its vision of the annual RES support quotas and the schedule of first auctions… The issue of reforming the coal sector also remains unresolved: the problems of restructuring, just transition and payment of […]
In this issue: The regulator predictably aims to complete the process of approving electricity distribution tariffs based on the RAB methodology by the end of this year… Because of insufficient liquidity, the electricity market remains highly vulnerable to fluctuations in demand and supply and to various manipulations, which manifests itself in sharp price surges and […]
In this issue: Because of the debts for gas by district heating companies, the heating season still did not start in some cities… The main reason for the increase of electricity price in the day-ahead market is believed to be the unavailability of nuclear generating capacities… A pilot released by DiXi Group indicates the opportunities […]
In this issue: Gas TSO solves the problem of debts owed by system users inside Ukraine by actively litigating them… In the meantie, while the Russians are trying to complete the construction of Nord Stream 2, competition from liquefied gas supplies in the region is only intensifying… While the electricity market needs a strong regulatory […]
In this issue: Even taking into account the general trend of seasonal price growth, there is a significant difference in prices between old and new players of the retail gas market… Despite the dissatisfaction of some market players, there is progress in the implementation of new RAB tariffs model for distribution system operators… In a […]
Why is transparency and open data in the extractive industry important? (infographics) DiXi Group has prepared a series of infographics detailing why the use of EITI and the opening of agreements (PSA) is beneficial for the country, the myths about disclosure of contracts, and why gender issues are important for reports.
In this issue: Key stakeholders are joining efforts to develop a liquid short-term gas market in Ukraine… The regulator is getting closer to gradually setting RAB electricity distribution tariffs despite the resistance from some DSOs… The government is beginning to fulfil its declarations concerning transformation of coal regions, but it still has not published a […]
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 […]