EC notes Ukraine's significant progress in reforming energy sector despite war – Shmyhal
The European Commission has positively assessed Ukraine's progress in implementing European standards in the energy sector, particularly in the areas of electricity market integration, corporate governance, renewable energy development, and ensuring market transparency, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said.
The European Commission has commended Ukraine's significant strides in reforming its energy sector, despite the ongoing full-scale war and Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal reported on Telegram. Ukraine has made notable progress in areas such as electricity market integration, corporate governance, renewable energy development, and ensuring market transparency, according to the EC.
The Commission's assessment highlights the country's efforts to align its electricity market with EU standards, enhance the corporate governance of state-owned energy companies, establish a system of minimum reserves for oil and petroleum products, advance cogeneration and renewable energy, and participate in the European radiological emergency information exchange system, ECURIE.
In July 2026, the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities resumed operations, and key market information was published, both of which contribute to increased transparency in the energy market, the source material states.
These achievements are acknowledged in the European Commission's annual Ukraine 2026 Report, underscoring Ukraine's commitment to reforming its energy sector despite the challenges posed by the conflict.
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