Electronic system of submission and analysis of reporting

Information on special permits valid in the reporting period in terms of types of subsoil use, minerals and owners.

Management of the mining sector

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Company reporting data and information on the concept of beneficial ownership for the purposes of the EITI Report can be found in the Beneficial Owners section.

Beneficiaries

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Detailed information on contracts, licences and permits in the extractive industries is provided in the Agreements, Licences and Permits section.

Contracts and permits of mining enterprises

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More detailed information on the industry's contribution to the economy is available in the Contribution to Ukraine's Economy section.

Economic and social effects

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More detailed information on the average number of employees in the extractive industries is available in the Employees section.

Workers

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Detailed information on state aid received and access to company reporting data are available in the State Aid Received section.

State aid received

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Detailed information on payments for social and charitable purposes and access to company reporting data are available in the Payments for social and charitable purposes section.

Social programs

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Detailed information on payments in favour of the state is available in the Payments in Favour of the State section.

Payments in favour of the state

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A description of each tax is provided in the Tax Payments section.

Payments according to target budgets

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Detailed information on the reconciliation methodology is provided in the Reconciliation of Payments section.

Reconciliation of payments

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Detailed information on transportation tariffs and data uploaded from company reports is provided in the Tariffs section.

Tariffs

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Detailed information on payments to transportation system operators and data uploaded from company reports is provided in the Payments to Transportation System Operators section.

Payments to transport system operators

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Detailed information on transportation costs and data uploaded from company reports is provided in the Transportation Costs section.

Transportation costs

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Detailed information on payments received by transportation system operators and data uploaded from company reports is provided in the Payments Received by Transportation System Operators section.

Payments received by the transport system operator

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Detailed information on transportation system operator revenues and data uploaded from company reports is provided in the Revenue of transmission system operator section.

Revenues of the transport system operator

Building stones

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of building stones is provided in the Вuilding stones section.

Building stones

High-melting clays

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of high-melting clays is provided in the High-melting clays section.

High-melting clays

Fire clays

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of fire clays is provided in the Fire clays section.

Fire clays

Manganese ores

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of manganese ores is provided in the Manganese ores section.

Manganese ores

Titanium ores

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of titanium ores is provided in the Titanium ores section.

Titanium ores

Iron ores

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of iron ores is provided in the Iron ores section.

Iron ores

Hard coal

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of hard coal is provided in the Coal section.

Hard coal

Oil

Detailed information on reserves and production volumes of oil is provided in the Oil section.

Oil

Natural gas

Detailed information on reserves and production volumes of natural gas is provided in the Natural gas section.

Natural gas

Quartz sand

Detailed information on reserves and extraction volumes of quartz sand is provided in the Quartz sand section.

Quartz sand

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The list of companies that held special permits during the reporting period can be downloaded from the Extractive sector reporting companies section.

Enterprises and organizations

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The list of material reporting companies can be downloaded from the Material Reporting Companies section.

Significant companies

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Data from company reports can be downloaded and more detailed information on the specific features of production royalty assessment is available in the Production Royalty section.

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What is the energy transition?

The energy transition is a global process of shifting to low-carbon and carbon-free technologies. Its primary objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy sources. For Ukraine, it is also an important step towards energy independence and integration into European energy markets.

The Role of EITI in the Energy Transition

The EITI promotes the disclosure of information on extractive sectors, including their impact on climate change. EITI helps ensure transparency of financial flows, greenhouse gas emissions and other aspects relevant to the energy transition. The updated EITI Standard 2023 provides for the disclosure of information on:

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an overview of national energy transition commitments, policies and plans that are relevant to the extractive industries (Requirement 2.1);
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disclosure of information on the assumptions underpinning revenue forecasts and how energy transition considerations and climate risks have been taken into account is encouraged (Requirement 5.3);
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companies are encouraged to disclose greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with existing leading disclosure standards (Requirement 3.4);
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state-owned enterprises are encouraged to disclose information on their investments in the extractive industries, including how their investment decisions take into account energy transition considerations and climate risks (Requirement 2.6).

Representatives of Ukrainian civil society have begun addressing and implementing the new requirements of the EITI Standard 2023. At the end of 2023, the DiXi Group analytical centre published a brief overview of the changes introduced by the EITI Standard 2023 together with recommendations for legislative and regulatory amendments aimed at meeting the new requirements. One section of that document is devoted to issues related to the energy transition.

Legislative Framework for the Energy Transition

Ukraine has undertaken a number of international commitments aimed at reducing emissions and developing low-carbon technologies. The key documents and initiatives governing this process include:

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Paris Agreement (2016) – commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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State Climate Policy Concept until 2030 – transition to low-carbon development.
The action plan for implementing the Concept was adopted one year after its approval and includes the following measures:
- introduction of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system;
- introduction of an Emissions Trading System (ETS);
- approval of the Low-Carbon Development Strategy of Ukraine until 2030;
- approval of Ukraine’s Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement;
- approval of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan for 2025–2030;
- approval of the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy of Ukraine until 2030.
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National Economic Strategy 2030 – development of energy independence and utilisation of critical minerals. The strategic objectives for the energy sector include:
- ensuring a high level of energy security and integration into the European energy market;
- ensuring the operation of a smart, modernised and reliable energy system that fully meets the needs of end consumers;
- ensuring free, efficient and competitive markets;
- improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of the energy sector.
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Concept of the State Programme for the Just Transition of Coal Regions – comprehensive solutions to economic, social, cultural and environmental challenges in coal regions.
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Global Methane Pledge.
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Energy Security Strategy.
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Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2050.

The Government of Ukraine is also working on the introduction of an emissions trading system (ETS) and mechanisms for reducing methane emissions.

Hydrogen Energy: A New Direction for Ukraine

Ukraine considers the development of hydrogen energy to be an important step towards reducing its carbon footprint.

Hydrogen may become a key energy source for various sectors of the economy.

The key advantages of hydrogen include:

- the potential availability of feedstock for large-scale production;

- its use is not associated with emissions, as water is the main by-product;

- enhanced energy security through diversification of hydrogen sources and reduced dependence on fossil fuel supplier countries.

The main methods of hydrogen production in Ukraine include:

- hydrogen production from natural gas and coal;

- production of low-carbon hydrogen through electrolysis.

The development of hydrogen transportation technologies is another promising area that could significantly strengthen Ukraine’s role in the European energy sector.

Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition

The energy transition is highly dependent on raw materials, as clean energy technologies require substantially larger quantities of minerals and metals than traditional fossil fuel-based energy systems.

The transition to renewable energy sources and the development of the hydrogen economy require access to strategic and critical minerals. Ukraine possesses significant reserves of such materials as manganese, cobalt, nickel and others, which will play an important role in the production of new technologies.

Ukraine’s reserves of minerals classified as critical in EU supply chains make the country a promising partner. The extraction of strategic and critical minerals may facilitate investment in Ukraine’s economy, provide access to advanced technologies, and create opportunities for processing extracted raw materials into intermediate or final products. Ukraine’s advantages in the extraction of critical minerals include well-developed logistics connections with the European Union and prospects for deeper market integration.

Transparency and Risk Management

EITI plays a key role in ensuring the transparency of the energy transition process. Regular disclosure of information on emissions, production royalty payments, the use of natural resources and environmental impacts helps create clear risk management mechanisms. The main challenges include:

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reducing dependence on fossil fuels;
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ensuring energy security;
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introducing new technologies, including the hydrogen economy;
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addressing social and economic consequences for local communities.

Ukraine is actively working to ensure that the energy transition is transparent and fair for all stakeholders.

The energy transition is a key element of Ukraine’s future development. With the support of EITI, Ukraine is steadily progressing towards reducing emissions and introducing new energy technologies. Transparency, effective resource management and the deployment of innovative technologies will help ensure sustainable development and the country’s energy security.

Useful links

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard 2023. Changes and Recommendations

Analytical report "Strategic Partnership Between Ukraine and the EU in the Raw Materials Sector: Analysis of Risks and Benefits"