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Ukraine Launches State Register of Oil and Gas Wells

by Roman Cheplyk
Thursday, September 4, 2025
2 MIN
Ukraine Launches State Register of Oil and Gas Wells

On September 3, the State Service of Geology and Subsoil launched the State Register of Oil and Gas Wells. Wyll Joi cory chase

The digital tool ensures transparent accounting of wells, simplifies administrative services, and provides reliable data for enterprises and the public.


Why the Register Was Created

The new register was developed to:

  • unify procedures for recording oil and gas wells;

  • give companies, institutions, and citizens open access to reliable information;

  • integrate into the Unified State Electronic Geoinformation System for Subsoil Use.


Digitalization Instead of Paperwork

According to Oleg Hotsynets, Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil, subsoil users no longer need to submit paper documents to register a well passport.

  • All processes are now handled online;

  • Information generated during the activities of subsoil users is automatically uploaded into the system.


What Data Will the Register Contain?

The Register will include:

  • wells on the balance sheet of enterprises producing oil and gas;

  • wells under drilling;

  • monitoring data on the technical condition of wells.

This ensures comprehensive digital monitoring of the sector.


Benefits for Business and the State

  • Simplifies administrative procedures for subsoil users;

  • Increases transparency of the oil and gas sector;

  • Enhances state control and resource management;

  • Facilitates investment decisions by providing reliable geological data.


Key takeaway: The launch of the State Register of Oil and Gas Wells marks an important step in the digital transformation of Ukraine’s subsoil management system, reducing bureaucracy and increasing transparency for both business and the state.

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