Ukraine has been a member of the European Energy
Community since February 2011, and is now only
several steps away from a major overhaul of its energy
sector.
Announced privatisation of energy generation and
distribution assets is seen as a way to boost
modernisation of energy infrastructure -- in a country
where 90% of thermal plant power blocks and 20% of
distribution networks need to be replaced.
However, much work still needs to be done to make the
upcoming reforms a success.
⢠What is needed to mobilise the investment
necessary for the upgrade of the energy
system? What can attract responsible and
committed investors?
⢠What will be the impact of the reforms on the
domestic energy market, related sectors, the
whole Ukrainian economy and security of
supply? What benefits are there for
consumers?
⢠What relevant lessons can be learnt from
the past history and current models of
liberalised energy markets in Western
Europe?
