The event began with an introduction and scene-setting session, featuring Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Mykola Kolysnik, Mechthild Woersdoerfer, Deputy Director General of the European Commission, and Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, who shared insights on winter preparedness and the essential reforms needed in Ukraine’s gas sector.
The main session, moderated by Aura Sabadus from ICIS, focused on Ukraine’s role in ensuring energy security and its future in European gas supply. Key topics included the balance of the Ukrainian gas market for the next winter season, the security of supply in the EU and Energy Community, and the strategic outlook post-transit agreement expiration. Esteemed speakers such as, Hendrik Polex, Director at ENTSOG, Roman Maulitin, CEO of Ukrtransgaz and Dmytro Lyppa, CEO of GTSOU, contributed to the discussions.
The conference underscored the importance of coordinated efforts and strategic planning to ensure the sector’s resilience and integration with broader European energy markets. The discussions reinforced the shared goal of achieving a secure, sustainable, and diversified energy future for Ukraine and its partners.
