Kyiv, 22 July 2025 — The Verkhovna Rada has passed, in first reading, the draft law No. 12087‑d “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Implementation of European Law on the Integration of Energy Markets, Improving Security of Supply and Competitiveness in the Energy Sector.”
Why the Bill Matters
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Cornerstone of EU alignment: Implements nine EU energy acts, harmonising Ukraine’s electricity rules with the Internal Energy Market package.
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Reciprocity principle: Ensures equal rights for Ukrainian and European companies to trade power across borders.
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Consumer benefits: Promises more reliable supply, transparent pricing and stronger consumer protections.
Svitlana Hrynchuk, Minister of Energy
“This bill forms the backbone of our European‑integration agenda in the energy sector. It will create a transparent, competitive and secure electricity market for both businesses and households.”
Key Provisions at a Glance
| Reform Area | Planned Change |
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| Market coupling | Legal framework for day‑ahead & intraday coupling with ENTSO‑E platforms. |
| Security of supply | EU‑style resource‑adequacy assessments and cross‑border capacity‐sharing rules. |
| Competition & transparency | Stricter unbundling, ACER‑aligned monitoring, and non‑discriminatory network access. |
| Consumer protection | Enhanced switching rights, clear billing standards, energy‑poverty safeguards. |
Roadmap to 2027 Synchronisation
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Second reading & final adoption — expected Q4 2025.
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Secondary regulations — NEURC to publish by mid‑2026.
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Technical & market testing with ENTSO‑E — late‑2026.
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Full reciprocal market coupling — target Q1 2027.
What’s Next?
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Public consultations: Business and civil‑society stakeholders can submit amendments before second reading.
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EU screening follow‑up: Brussels will assess compliance progress ahead of formal negotiations on electricity‑market chapter.
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Infrastructure upgrades: Ukrenergo to accelerate grid‑digitalisation and cross‑border interconnection projects to meet EU operational standards.
Bottom line: Passage of Bill 12087‑d positions Ukraine to plug seamlessly into Europe’s single electricity market—boosting competition, investment and energy security for the nation’s post‑war recovery.
