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Energy Traders Europe and Public Association "Energy Union" Announce Strategic Partnership

Energy Traders Europe and Public Association "Energy Union" Announce Strategic Partnership

23.03.2026 17:57

Energy Traders Europe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ukrainian Public Association "Energy Union." This step is aimed at deepening the integration of the Ukrainian energy sector into the European system and supporting the market amid the ongoing challenges of war.

Despite the extraordinary challenges caused by Russia's military aggression, Ukraine's energy sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. The signed document serves as an official confirmation of the European community's intent to foster a transparent and competitive energy market.


Statements from Leadership

Barbara Maria Lempp, COO of Energy Traders Europe:

“We often say that the purpose of the energy sector is to keep the lights on and homes heated. In Ukraine, this is not an abstract idea, but a daily reality. This memorandum not only strengthens our cooperation, it is also a clear signal of our support for Ukraine and its energy sector in these challenging times.”

Olha Tahiieva, Head of PUBLIC ASSOCIATION “ENERGY UNION”:

“For us, this is not only a professional interaction, but also an important signal of trust, partnership, and a shared vision for the development of the energy market. For Ukrainian energy traders, cooperation with European colleagues is of strategic importance. This partnership opens new opportunities for professional dialogue, exchange of practical experience, and deeper integration of the Ukrainian electricity market with the European energy market.”


Areas of Cooperation

Within the framework of this cooperation, the organizations will focus on the following goals:

  • Supporting the resilience of energy infrastructure.

  • Ensuring transparency and competition in the European energy market.

  • Facilitating professional exchange of experience between Ukrainian and European experts.

About the Organizations: Energy Traders Europe is the voice of Europe’s energy traders, representing 160 member companies across the continent and promoting the role of energy traders in the European market. PUBLIC ASSOCIATION “ENERGY UNION” is a voluntary professional association of individuals and legal entities in the energy sector, established to protect the rights of its members and satisfy their economic and social interests.