The National Commission for Energy and Utilities Regulation has authorised ancillary service providers with generation capacity across the entire Ukrainian Integrated Power System to participate in auctions organised by NEC \u00abUkrenergo\u00bb. The decision concerns the creation of replacement reserves for frequency and active power control and, according to the regulator\u2019s assessment, may reduce the extent of power supply restrictions on consumers.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n NEURC<\/a> has approved amendments to the Provisional Procedure for the Procurement of Ancillary Services to Ensure Frequency and Active Power Control in the Ukrainian Integrated Power System. This concerns the provision of replacement reserves, or tertiary control.<\/p>\n Under the new terms, ancillary service providers with generation capacity may participate in the transmission system operator\u2019s auctions, regardless of the location of that capacity within the Ukrainian Integrated Power System. This makes it possible to draw more widely on available capacity to address system and balancing constraints, particularly in specific energy-deficient hubs.<\/p>\n The updated procedure will remain in force for the duration of martial law and for a further 30 days after its termination or revocation. The regulator expects that expanding the options for utilising generation capacity will help to minimise potential restrictions on electricity supply to consumers and maintain the reliable operation of the power system.<\/p>\n Chair of the NEURC Yuriy Vlasenko<\/strong> reported that, at its previous meeting, the commission had authorised the provision of ancillary services \u00abUkrenergo<\/a>\u00bb to cogeneration plants in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The current decision extends this option to the whole of Ukraine.<\/p>\n Under the procedure for purchasing ancillary services, Ukrenergo compensates gas turbine and gas piston plants for the difference between the regulated price and the market price of electricity on the spot market. This will enable cogeneration plants to operate, provide services to Ukrenergo and participate in the relevant auctions.<\/p>\n\n
New rules for replacement reserves<\/h2>\n
Cogeneration plants will be able to operate throughout Ukraine<\/h2>\n