Is Ukraine hitting Russia's oil & gas industry?

CNN’s Paul Murphy, Natasha Bertrand, Olga Voitovych, Victoria Butenko and Radina Gigova contributed to this report. Ukraine is hitting Russia’s huge oil and gas industry, which despite Western import bans and price caps is the biggest source of revenue for its war economy.

Does Ukraine need a new energy system?

The war in Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering and resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure, demands urgent action to rebuild the country and its energy system. Today, Ukraine heavily depends on fossil fuels, which accounted for some 70% of its primary energy supply in 2020.

Are Ukraine's AI-enabled drones trying to disrupt Russia's energy industry?

Ukraine’s AI-enabled drones are trying to disrupt Russia’s energy industry. So far, it’s working Link Copied! There’s a loud buzzing sound as a small silhouette approaches in the air. The noise is eerily reminiscent of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, but this episode was recorded closer to Moscow than to Kyiv.

What will Ukraine's future energy system look like in 2050?

In view of their high untapped potential in the country, bioenergy, hydro, solar and wind generation could constitute the building blocks of Ukraine’s future energy system, contributing up to nearly 80% of total energy generation by 2050.

Will Ukraine become self-sufficient in terms of primary energy?

The report envisions a scenario of shift towards domestic renewables and low-emission technologies, which would make Ukraine self-sufficient in terms of primary energy, reaching 98% by mid-century. This transformation would not only contribute to energy security but also mitigate the impact of regional and global energy crises on Ukraine.

Can Ukraine reduce reliance on fossil fuels?

By embracing energy efficiency improvements and electrification, Ukraine could dampen demand growth and achieve a significant decrease in energy intensity, of up to 60% by 2050. Decarbonization efforts across all sectors would be essential in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.