Energy Community: Ukrenergo certification as independent operator won’t impact winter electricity imports

The Energy Community says that the certification of “Ukrenergo,” Ukraine’s state-owned power company, as an independent operator, will not hinder electricity imports from the EU this winter.

Earlier, in its letter, the Secretariat of the Community reportedly warned Ukraine about the risk of losing certification by “Ukrenergo” on compliance with European standards, which would threaten the import of electricity from Europe, said head of the Energy Research Center Oleksandr Kharchenko, according to Ekonomichna Pravda.

The certification process for Ukraine’s national energy company as an independent transmission system operator, which began before the beginning of the all-out war, continues with the aim of aligning the company’s management with European Union standards.

In a recent letter, the Energy Community noted that claims suggesting this process could affect Ukraine’s ability to import electricity from the EU during the winter are incorrect.

“Energy imports are vital for Ukraine to ensure reliable power supply, especially during the cold season, when access to electricity is crucial for essential services and the well-being of the population,” its statement reads.

An internal letter from the Energy Community Secretariat, addressed to Ukraine’s National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission, was used to spread misinformation, said the Community.

The organization’s mission remains to support Ukraine’s energy resilience through practical steps, including increasing electricity imports and repairing its infrastructure, added the Energy Community.

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