Key Decisions Made by the National Commission for State Regulation in the Energy and Utilities Sectors, Ukraine

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The National Commission for State Regulation in the Energy and Utilities Sectors, Ukraine, held a meeting on September 16, 2025, to discuss and approve several key decisions related to the energy and utilities sectors. These decisions aim to regulate the activities of businesses in the electricity and natural gas markets, ensure compliance with licensing conditions, and improve the functioning of the energy market.

Key Takeaways:

  • **Licenses Issued:** The Commission issued licenses for several companies, including LLC "GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM" for the supply of electricity to consumers, and Solar Import Group LLC for the same purpose.
  • **Thermal Energy Production:** MTM CONCERN's total installed capacity of heat-generating plants was changed according to its thermal energy production license.
  • **Gas Distribution System Development Plan:** Amendments to the 2025-2034 Gas Distribution System Development Plan for PJSC "GADYACHGAZ" were approved.
  • **Sanctions Imposed:** Sanctions were applied to several companies, including SE "REGIONAL ELECTRICITY NETWORKS" and LLC "KHMELNYTSKENERGOZBUT", for violating license terms and failing to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • **Warning Issued:** LLC "CONSTANT ENERGY TRADE" was warned to prevent further violations of the License Terms for the resale of electricity (trading activities).
  • **Rescheduling of Inspections:** The period for conducting scheduled inspections of LLC "ZAKARPATTYAENERGOZBUT" and AGROPROMGAZ LLC was increased.
  • **List of Current Accounts:** The List of Current Accounts with a Special Use Regime for Electricity Suppliers, Transmission System Operator, and Market Operator was amended.

Statistics:

  • **Total 41 Decisions:** The National Commission made a total of 41 decisions during its meeting on September 16, 2025.
  • **New Licensees:** 6 new companies were issued licenses for the supply of natural gas and electricity to consumers.
  • **Sanctions Imposed:** A total of 6 sanctions were imposed on companies for violating license terms and regulatory requirements.
  • **Inspections Scheduling:** The period for conducting scheduled inspections of 2 companies was increased.
  • **Updated List:** The List of Current Accounts with a Special Use Regime was amended to reflect changes in the electricity suppliers, transmission system operator, and market operator.

Sources:

  • National Commission for State Regulation in the Energy and Utilities Sectors, Government of Ukraine
  • Contify.com (2017)