Ukraine continues to adapt its energy legislation to EU standards, with support from partners within the Energy Community playing a crucial role in this process. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olha Yukhymchuk during the 78th meeting of the Permanent High-Level Group.
During the meeting, participants reviewed a number of draft decisions of the Energy Community Council of Ministers, as well as issues related to the implementation of European energy legislation.
In her address, Olha Yukhymchuk informed partners about the current state of Ukraine’s energy system amid Russia’s ongoing massive attacks and the unprecedented damage inflicted on energy infrastructure.
“Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains under constant attack, with the intensity and scale of strikes having increased significantly. Under these conditions, our priority is the rapid restoration of generating facilities and networks, as well as the adoption of the necessary regulatory decisions to ensure a stable electricity supply for citizens,” the Deputy Minister emphasized.
She stressed that, despite the war, Ukraine remains firmly committed to harmonizing its national legislation with EU law. In this context, the Ministry of Energy has appealed to the Energy Community Secretariat to postpone the implementation of certain provisions of the National Emission Reduction Plan related to the continued operation of large combustion plants.
The Deputy Minister also briefed partners on the preparation of a draft law aimed at implementing EU standards in the areas of energy market integration and security of supply. The draft law has passed its first reading in the Verkhovna Rada, received comments from the European Commission and the Energy Community Secretariat, and revised proposals have been submitted to the relevant Verkhovna Rada committee. Consideration of the draft law in parliament is expected in the near future. Olha Yukhymchuk thanked the Energy Community for its active involvement in developing the legislation to align Ukrainian law with EU standards.
“Support for these decisions is critical to maintaining the functioning of the energy sector under martial law and ensuring access to electricity for millions of Ukrainians,” Olha Yukhymchuk noted.
The Deputy Minister expressed her gratitude to the Energy Community Secretariat and European partners for their consistent support and solidarity in strengthening the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system in the face of Russia’s armed aggression.
