Ukraine’s energy sector discussed at EU-Ukraine ministerial meeting
Ukraine’s energy sector discussed at EU-Ukraine ministerial meeting
პარასკევი, 11 დეკემბერი 2020 15:24

Ukraine’s energy sector discussed at EU-Ukraine ministerial meeting o.polyuga Fri, 12/11/2020 - 16:24

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On 10 December, the Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, and Acting Energy Minister of Ukraine, Olha Buslavets, held a ministerial meeting, in the form of a video conference, under the Memorandum of Understanding on a Strategic Energy Partnership between the EU and Ukraine.

The parties discussed the annual work plan for 2021, setting out actions for cooperation in all key areas with a strong emphasis on the European Green Deal, as well as cooperation on energy efficiency and renewable energy and nuclear safety.

During the meeting, Commissioner Simson and Acting Minister Buslavets agreed on a common interest to engage in climate change and the clean energy transition. The European Commission expressed  strong support for the decarbonisation of the Ukrainian energy sector, particularly through increased electrification, the promotion of transparent and market-based use of renewable energy and decarbonised gases, including clean hydrogen, and energy efficiency measures. Cooperation on methane emissions was also addressed as a common area for action.

The EU and Ukraine agreed on a need to continue Ukraine’s efforts in reforming the energy sector in line with the EU acquis and principles and stressed the strategic role of Ukraine as a reliable gas transit country.

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