Granting rights for subsoil use: changes for better regulation in oil&gas sector This note analyzes the regulations and procedures for granting the rights to use subsoil in Ukraine, Romania and Mexico. Both international cases offer interesting practices which could be applied in Ukraine for attracting investment and holding transparent tenders for oil and gas fields. […]
Weekly analytical report: February 11 – February 17 2019 In this issue: – Delaying the talks regarding a new transit contract via Ukraine, Russia can repeat the crisis of gas supply to Europe, – In Ukraine, renewable energy remains highly attractive for investors and creditors, – Optimization of the subsidies system may result in the growth of outstanding […]
Weekly analytical report: February 4 – February 10 2019 In this issue: – The compromise version of amendments to the Gas Directive does not take the threats posed by construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline off agenda, – Amid the ongoing confrontation between the government and DSOs (oblgazy),Naftogaz Group undergoes structural and staff changes, – Reform of […]
Weekly analytical report: January 21 – January 27 2019 In this issue: – Reform of the electricity market provides incentives to more and more new players, – Further liberalization of the retail gas market is at risk due to the actions of certain players which are not ready to give up their influence, – Despite numerous instances of […]
Weekly analytical report: January 14 – January 20 2019 In this issue: – The Ukrainian party is skeptical about the expected results of negotiations on gastransit, – After a long period of decline, electricity generation is on the rise, and better exportprospects could become an impetus for further growth, – Ukraine has been living without Russian gas for […]
Renewable Energy In Ukraine. Fact book This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union in the framework of the EU4Energy Initiative and with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of NGO “DIXI GROUP”, as well as Civil Network “OPORA”, All-Ukrainian NGO “Energy […]
Weekly analytical report: December 3 – December 9 In this issue: – Due to close public attention to the gas sector, consumer protection receives anadditional boost on part of other stakeholders, – Ukraine is slowly increasing its gas production and takes first steps towardliberalization of the licensing procedure, – While corporatization is being delayed, next year the government […]
Weekly analytical report: November 26 – December 2 In this issue: – The aggressive policy of Russia towards Ukraine fuels negative attitude towards the former and undermines the already doubtful prospects of its gas transmission projects – Naftogaz blocks the audit of its effectiveness, triggered by multimillion bonuses paid to the company’s top managers after the victory […]
Why russian aggression in Azov Sea area is important for Nord Stream 2 case On Sunday, November 25, 2018, Russia has seized three Ukrainian naval ships off the coast of Russia-annexed Crimea. After ramming into, fire was opened on Ukrainian ships, as the result of which six sailors were wounded, and all crew members – […]
What does the Government plan to do to increase gas production? (infographics) In October, the Government updated its Action Plan to implement the Concept for the Development of Ukraine’s Gas Extractive Industry by 2020. The updated Action Plan aims to increase the transparency of the gas industry and improve the quality of its regulation.Among other […]
Infographics about the Law 6229 ‘On ensuring transparency in extractive industries’ DiXi Group prepared the infographics about the Law 6229 ‘On ensuring transparency in extractive industries’. The main purpose of infographics is to tell about how this law works briefly and accessibly. Ukraine’s national parliament passed the widely-backed Law 6229 ‘On ensuring transparency in extractive industries’ on 18 September […]
Weekly analytical report: November 5 – 11 In this issue: – Ukraine was again pointed at the unsatisfactory progress in reforming the energysector, – The differences in positions between the government and Naftogaz managementbecome more and more obvious, – Continued reforms in the extractive sector would incentivize companies to increaseproduction. You can purchase subscription for the DiXi Group […]