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Energy expert Mykhailo Pyrtko on the need for Ukraine to invest in its own gas production

  In my   previous blog , I analyzed how the full-scale war has changed Ukraine’s energy sector and why renewables have become the foundation of a new development model. “Green” energy truly offers Ukraine strategic prospects for integration with Europe, but it cannot be the sole pillar in times of war and reconstruction. For system stability, a balance between renewable and traditional resources is essential — and here, domestic gas production plays a key role. For decades, Ukraine has remained vulnerable due to its dependence on imported energy resources. Every geopolitical crisis — from the gas wars of the 2000s to the full-scale invasion — has shown how dangerous it is to rely on external supplies. That is why the development of domestic gas production today is not just an economic issue, but a matter of survival, energy security, and national resilience. However, for this potential to turn into real results, certain conditions must be met: investor trust, clear rules of t...