How important is energy security in Ukraine?

These attacks on key infrastructure have recently increased and intensified, posing a huge threat to reliable access to power, heating and communications services across Ukraine this winter. This special report lays out 10 key energy actions to reinforce the country’s energy security – essential to its security overall – at this critical juncture.

How much gas does Ukraine use a year?

Ukraine’s total annual gas consumption peaked at more than 120 bcm in 1990 and exceeded 50 bcm as recently as 2012, but due to a series of energy efficiency measures and ongoing conflict with Russia since 2014, domestic gas demand dropped to 26 bcm by 2021.

Does Ukraine have more gas storage capacity than other EU countries?

Ukraine has more gas storage capacity than any country in the EU, a legacy of its role as a crucial transit country for Russian supplies © Vincent Mundy/Bloomberg Simply sign up to the EU energy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.

How much gas did Ukraine produce in 1976?

To satisfy domestic demand of 27.3 bcm that year, Ukraine relied on gas imports (2.6 bcm) and withdrawal from underground storage (4.9 bcm). Winter demand can reach 150 mcm per day. During Soviet times, Ukraine produced a record of 68.7 bcm in 1976.

What type of energy does Ukraine use?

Energy in Ukraine is mainly from gas and nuclear, followed by oil and coal. Ukraine has a diversified energy mix, and no fuel takes up more than a third of the country’s energy sources. Most gas and oil is imported, but since 2015 energy policy has prioritised diversifying energy supply.

How important is Ukraine's energy sector?

Ukraine’s air defences provided some protection, but the scale of the attack and the resulting disruption highlighted once again the vital strategic importance of Ukraine’s energy sector, as well as the ever-present risks to the country’s energy supply.