On 20 November 2024, Rouven Stubbe, energy economist and consultant for the Low Carbon Ukraine project, took part at the Kryvyi Rih International Forum on Green Metallurgy. Kryvyi Rih has been severely affected by the environmental impacts of mining and metallurgy, as well as repeated attacks on civilian energy, industrial and residential infrastructure during the

Despite significant challenges and the loss of production capacity due to the ongoing war, Ukraine’s steel industry remains a vital part of the economy with significant potential for sustainable transformation. Our policy brief “Ukraine’s Steel Sector: State of Play and Pathways to a Greener Future” provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of Ukraine’s

As Ukraine faces the twin challenges of rebuilding its energy infrastructure amidst ongoing Russian aggression and advancing toward a renewable energy future, the import of energy equipment has become a cornerstone of its resilience. This op-ed -based on our recent Policy Study- delves into the critical role of these imports in sustaining energy security and

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has left a lasting impact on the country’s residential sector, with economic damages exceeding EUR 54 billion. Ongoing assaults on energy infrastructure have deepened the crisis, intensifying energy shortages and underscoring the urgent need for energy-saving solutions. One key response is to prioritize energy-efficient construction and retrofitting

On October 16, 2024, Robert Kirchner from Berlin Economics participated in the panel discussion “Resilient Against Cold and Darkness: Strengthening Ukraine’s Energy System Against Russian Attacks” at the international Ukraine conference “What Kind of Peace? Ukraine and Us” organized by Center for Liberal Modernity. Other panelists included Inna Sovsun (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), Volker Oel

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the country’s energy infrastructure has been heavily targeted, resulting in significant challenges to maintaining energy security. This policy paper analyses Ukraine’s response, particularly focusing on the surge in imports of critical energy equipment and fuels essential for restoring damaged energy infrastructure and ensuring a stable energy

Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine is actively pursuing recovery, economic stability, and a green transition. Biomethane production and export can play a pivotal role in these efforts, offering a sustainable energy source for both domestic use and the European Union.  Our policy brief, “Fueling the Future: The Economic Potential of Ukraine’s Biomethane Sector,” explores this

Ukraine’s energy system is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict. Despite these obstacles, there are significant efforts to transition to low-carbon energy sources. Our energy economist and expert on energy and climate policy in Ukraine, Rouven Stubbe, contributed to a recent FORESIGHT Climate & Energy analysis, providing insights on the need for flexible

On the 25th of April, Berlin Economics, within the framework of the Low Carbon Ukraine project, co-organized an expert workshop on the topic “CBAM and Ukraine: Impact on Ukraine’s Electricity Sector as well as the Role of ETS and Carbon Pricing”. The workshop aimed to analyze the impact of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

On April 11th, Rouven Stubbe participated in an online event organized by the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency, with participants from the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy and GIZ on the implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for Ukraine’s electricity sector. The presentation was based on the corresponding Policy Briefing. Key insights provided: – Impact on