

3rd German-Ukrainian
Energy Day
“Powering Ukraine's Future: Strengthening
Energy Cooperation for Sustainable Recovery”
Background
The Russian war severely impacted Ukraine`s energy sector, damaging critical infrastructure and causing disruptions in energy supplies. This has led to economic instability and increased costs for industries and households. The war has highlighted the vulnerability of Ukraine`s centralized energy system, emphasizing the need for immediate action to decentralize energy supply and diversify the energy mix. Transitioning to renewable energy sources would enhance energy security, resilience, and environmental responsibility, positioning Ukraine for a sustainable future
as an EU member.
Enhanced German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership
The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership has been instrumental in providing emergency relief and supporting Ukraine during the ongoing war. Its actions focus on addressing energy challenges and contributing to post-war recovery.
In April, the governments of Germany and Ukraine, striving to enhance the Energy Partnership considering the recent challenges to the regional energy security and the crucial importance of accelerating the development of carbon-free and sustainable energy systems in their countries, amended the Joint Declaration of Intent on the Establishment of an Energy Partnership. The following areas were suggested to be the main topics for cooperation:
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Emergency needs of the energy sector of Ukraine including the quick restoration of
energy infrastructure while considering the long-term goal of a carbon-free and
sustainable energy system; -
Mid- and long-term green recovery and reconstruction of the energy system of Ukraine
with the goal of working towards a carbon-free, sustainable and more secure system; -
Renewable energy integration into the grid and sector coupling;
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Promoting sustained resilience of the energy sector and expanding the use of renewable
energy, including Wind, PV, Biomass, Hydropower and Green Hydrogen; -
Energy saving through energy efficiency;
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Decarbonization and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions for the purpose of
accelerating the clean energy transition; -
Decarbonization of power and heat production;
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Support of structural change in Ukrainian coal regions, including the implementation of
just transition and green projects in those regions.
German-Ukrainian Energy Day: Central Event of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership
The annual German-Ukrainian Energy Day strengthens the partnership between Germany and Ukraine, facilitating strategic engagement, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities. It offers several important benefits:
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High-Level Engagement: It provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration between
government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, and experts. -
Policy Alignment and Coordination: The event fosters coordination and harmonization of
energy policies and strategies. -
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: It facilitates knowledge transfer and
strengthens the capacity of Ukrainian stakeholders. -
Investment and Business Opportunities: It showcases investment opportunities and
promotes business partnerships. -
International Visibility and Cooperation: It enhances the international visibility of the
partnership and encourages broader collaboration. -
Progress Monitoring and Evaluation: It allows for reviewing progress, assessing joint
projects, and identifying areas for improvement.
Format: Offline (also broadcasted online via Zoom)
Location: GIZ Representation, Reichpietschufer 20, 10785 Berlin
Languages: English with simultaneous translation into Ukrainian and German

25.10.2023
3rd German-Ukrainian Energy Day
09:30 – 11:00
Registration & Coffee
CEST Berlin (EEST Kyiv: +1h)
11:00 – 11:30
Opening
Energy Partnership – Key Takeaways and Vision for the Future
Short introduction by master of ceremony:
Dr Kari Odermann
Welcome statements:
German Galushchenko
Minister of Energy of Ukraine
Dr Franziska Brantner
Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for
Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Guiding questions:
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What has been achieved by the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership?
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What is the long-term vision for the energy transition in Germany and Ukraine?
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What does sustainable recovery mean? What are the main tasks of green recovery under the Energy Partnership?
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What are the possibilities and perspectives for the involvement of German business in green recovery?
11:45 – 12:45
Session 1:
Sustainable Recovery in Ukraine – From Emergency Support to Long-term Energy Transition
Short introduction by moderator:
Kristina Haverkamp
Managing Director, German Energy Agency (dena)
Input statement:
Dr Ihor Zhovkva
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (online)
Panel discussion:
Dr Franziska Brantner
Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Yaroslav Demchenkov
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
Dr Tobias Lindner
Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office (AA)
Oleksandr Butenko
Deputy Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine
Volker Oel
Deputy Director General Eastern Europe, Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Roman Andarak
General Director of Directorate for Strategic Planning and
European Integration, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
Guiding questions:
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What are the short-term emergency, mid-term recovery, and long-term energy transition needs of Ukraine?
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What should be the next steps from emergency measures to long-term energy transition in Ukraine?
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How can Ukraine contribute to the security of energy supply and energy transition in Europe?
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How can the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership and other international initiatives effectively support Ukraine on this way?
12:45 – 14:30
Lunch
14:30 – 15:30
Session 2:
Ukrainian Energy Sector: Business Opportunities in the Recovery Process
Short introduction by moderator:
Dr Yulia Rybak
Adviser to the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Co-Head of the
German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership Secretariat
Input statement:
Oleksii Chernyshov
CEO, Naftogaz of Ukraine (video statement)
Panel discussion:
Yaroslav Demchenkov
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine
Paweł Stańczak
Deputy General Director, Gas TSO of Ukraine
Dr Robert Hermann
CEO, German Trade and Invest (GTAI)
Ihor Syrota
CEO, UkrHydroEnergo
Adomas Audikas
Head of Biomethane Business, MHP
Reiner Perau
CEO, German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine)
Khrystyna Kasyanova
Member of the Board, Head of Energy and Energy Transition Committee, German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine)
Guiding questions:
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What opportunities does the Ukrainian energy sector offer to Ukrainian and international business? What are their expectations?
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How can B2B and B2G cooperation between Germany and Ukraine be strengthened under the political framework of the Energy Partnership?
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How can the Partnership effectively address the need for a stronger involvement of private businesses into the recovery process and energy transition in Ukraine?
15:30 – 15:45
Break
15:45 – 16:45
Session 3:
Strengthening Frameworks for Sustainable Development and Market Integration of the Ukrainian Energy Sector
Short introduction by moderator:
Torsten Woellert
Minister-Counsellor for Energy, EU Delegation to Ukraine
Input statement:
Dirk Buschle
Deputy Director, Energy Community Secretariat (EnC)
Panel discussion:
Anna Zamazeeva
Head of State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE)
Roman Andarak
Director General of the Directorate for Strategic Planning and
European Integration, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
Sergiy Tsivkach
CEO, UkraineInvest
Robert Kirchner
Head of Low Carbon Ukraine Project, Berlin Economics
Toni Reinholz
Team Lead Biogas, German Energy Agency (dena)
Guiding questions:
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What instruments and regulations should be established to allow the integration of the Ukrainian energy sector into the European market?
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What actions should be taken to further develop the green gas industry in Ukraine (biomethane, green hydrogen)?
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What are the perspectives for the involvement of local actors into the energy market (e.g. prosumer models, energy communities)?
16:45 – 17:15
Coffee break
17:15 – 18:15
Session 4:
New Approach towards Resilient and Decentralised Energy Supply:
The Role of Local Communities and Civil Society
Short introduction by moderator:
Miriam Faulwetter
Project Director Supporting Structural Change in Ukrainian
Coal Regions, GIZ
Input statement:
Kostiantyn Krynytskyi
Head of Energy Department, NGO Ecoaction
Panel discussion:
Viktoriya Hryb
Head of the Subcommittee on Energy Security of the Verkhovna
Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services
Stepan Kuibida
Head of Economic Development Department, Lviv Regional
Military Administration
Iryna Stavchuk
Ukraine Programme Coordinator, European Climate Foundation
Robert Kuenne
Cluster Coordinator Energy & Climate Ukraine, GIZ
Dr Andreas Koch
Team Lead Neighbourhoods and Cities, German Energy
Agency (dena)
Guiding questions:
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What is the role of Ukrainian communities while achieving a sustainable recovery based on renewable decentral generation?
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How can the Energy Partnership effectively address the need for a stronger involvement of local communities in the decentralisation of energy supply?
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How can the Partnership effectively support just transition in Ukrainian coal regions?
18:15 – 19:45
Networking/Dinner
E-mail: ep.ukraine@giz.de