This is a huge step forward for the biomethane industry!
In Ukraine’s official bulletin No. 77, the order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine dated August 1, 2024, No. 380, “On Amendments to certain regulatory acts of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine regarding customs affairs” has been published. This order defines the procedure for customs clearance of biomethane transported by pipeline transport.
The order, developed in accordance with the adopted Law of Ukraine No. 3613-IX, comes into effect today.
Importance
- A necessary step that enables biomethane producers to carry out customs clearance of renewable gas during its transportation by pipeline from Ukraine to EU countries.
- A large number of specialists from both governmental and non-governmental organizations were involved in resolving the issue of customs clearance for biomethane. This is the result of effective collaboration and forward-thinking decisions that will contribute to the growth of our economy.
UABIO expresses sincere gratitude to:
- the Members of Parliament of Ukraine, and specifically to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Communal Services, and also to the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Customs Policy;
- the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, which facilitated the work on this decision;
- the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine;
- the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine;
- biomethane producers who invested heavily and advocated for the development of the industry;
- the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine;
- the State Customs Service of Ukraine, specifically the Energy Customs;
- our team of experts who have worked diligently on the development of the biomethane industry and continue this work;
- our colleagues and everyone involved in this important event.
You can find the text of the order by the following link: https://ips.ligazakon.net/document/RE42595?an=1.