The Ukrainian gas market is being brought into line with EU standards: what has changed
This is stated on the regulator’s website.
In particular, the commission has completed the regulatory preparations for the launch of joint auctions for the allocation of capacity on cross-border interconnections. The new mechanism provides for the simultaneous allocation of capacity in the gas transmission systems of Ukraine and neighbouring countries, in line with EU practice.
The new capacity allocation rules will come into force in July 2026 and will apply to capacity for the new gas year, which begins on 1 October.
In addition, the NEURC has set tariffs for the Ukrainian TSO for natural gas transmission services at entry and exit points on cross-border interconnections, expressed in energy units – MW·h per day. These will also come into force on 1 October.
The regulator emphasises that “the transition to capacity allocation and tariff setting in energy units will ensure that the operation of the Ukrainian gas transmission system is aligned with European market practices”.
According to the regulator’s assessment, the new rules will increase the transparency of access to cross-border infrastructure, facilitate the proper completion of customs procedures during gas imports and strengthen the country’s energy security.
The decision is also part of Ukraine’s fulfilment of its commitments regarding integration into the European gas market and the implementation of the Roadmap to enhance the commercial attractiveness of the Trans-Balkan route.
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