Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk held online talks with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Policy Dan Jorgensen. They discussed issues related to the heating season, energy market integration, modernization of energy infrastructure, and renewable energy sources.
They also discussed reforms to bring Ukrainian legislation closer to European standards, particularly the bill on the integration of Ukraine's and the EU's electricity markets. The minister emphasized the importance of simplifying the development of the renewable energy sector.
'It is important for us to receive the European Commission's conclusions on this document to be confident that we are moving in the right direction. A draft law has also been developed to strengthen the independence of the national Regulator. We are working on legislation to simplify the development of the renewable energy sector.'
The potential for biomethane production in Ukraine and the EU's plans to abandon Russian gas were also discussed. The parties agreed to continue discussions at the upcoming meeting of the EU Energy Council in September in Copenhagen.
Conclusion
The Ukrainian Energy Minister held talks with the European Commissioner for Energy, discussing reforms, market integration, and joint plans for the development of renewable energy. The issues discussed will determine the future of Ukraine's energy sector and its interaction with the European Union.