Ukrainian biomethane could become a key alternative to Russian gas in the European market.
This was stated by Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk during a speech at the annual Ukrainian Energy Security Dialogue conference, UNN reports.
Ukraine adapts to EU requirements
Kolisnyk emphasized that Ukraine, as a country integrating into the European Union, is actively developing alternative energy sources.
We are in a paradigm of renewable energy development, which is one of the key requirements of the EU
Potential of Ukrainian biomethane The European Union supports Ukraine in developing biomethane production. Yolanda García Mesquita, representative of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy, said that Ukrainian biogas could significantly reduce Europe's dependence on traditional natural gas.
Kolisnyk also noted that Ukrainian biomethane has the potential to replace Russian gas in the EU. He also thanked the European Commission for helping to harmonize Ukrainian legislation to export this type of fuel.
Key areas of energy development
During the conference, experts discussed a number of important issues, including:
- ways to achieve energy decarbonization;
- implementation of distributed generation;
- development of renewable energy sources;
- creation of energy storage systems.
Mr. Kolisnyk added that Ukraine has a unique potential in implementing wind, solar and geothermal energy. In addition, the Ministry of Energy is working on developing “energy independence passports” for each region, taking into account their natural features.
What is biomethane and how does it work?
Biomethane is an environmentally friendly gas derived from organic waste, such as agricultural residues, food waste, or biomass. It is produced through the biological decomposition of materials in special facilities. After purification, biomethane becomes identical to natural gas in terms of its properties, so it can be used in existing gas networks for heating, electricity generation, or transportation.
For Europe, biomethane is not only about the environment, but also about independence. After the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, EU countries are trying to refuse Russian gas in order not to finance the aggressor. Biomethane is becoming a great alternative because it can be produced locally using local resources. This reduces dependence on energy imports and makes it possible to switch to renewable energy.
Ukraine has a huge potential for biomethane production. Thanks to its agricultural resources, our country can supply this type of energy to Europe, helping to replace Russian gas and contributing to the region's energy security. In addition, biomethane can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making it an important step in the fight against climate change.
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