#Razumkov Center

Volodymyr Omelchenko, Director of Energy Programs at the Razumkov Centre, warned that current price caps could block electricity imports from the EU during the winter. The expert urged a transition to the European methodology for setting price caps without affecting household tariffs.

Expert Volodymyr Omelchenko stated that current price caps restrain electricity imports to Ukraine and could worsen the winter deficit. Price caps need to be raised to ensure EU supplies remain attractive.

Controlled export of excess gas will provide Ukraine with additional funds for defense and production protection while ensuring reliable supply for domestic consumers.

Gas reserves in Ukrainian storage facilities have reached 15.6 billion cubic meters, exceeding the government plan by 1 billion ahead of winter.

Vladimir Omelchenko, Director of Energy Programs at the Razumkov Centre, stated that the export ban on gas led to a loss of 6 billion cubic meters of production, and called for a move to an open market model analogous to the electricity sector.

Ukraine is preparing a controlled gas export mechanism with a 15% production limit and exchange trading. Experts believe this will bring investment back to private production, provided the winter balance is maintained.

Experts are discussing the possibility of controlled exports of Ukrainian gas. This could provide private companies with funds for development, but only on the condition that winter reserves remain secure. Currently, more than 13 billion cubic meters of fuel have already been accumulated in storage facilities. ⛽🇺🇦📉