Mandatory training has been introduced for admission to electricity sales auctions under bilateral contracts

On January 21, 2026, the Auction Committee for the Sale of Electricity under Bilateral Contracts at its meeting (Minutes No. 43) adopted amendments to the Regulations for the Organization and Conduct of an Electronic Auction at Ukrainian Energy Exchange LLC. The amendments provide for the introduction of mandatory training for all participants in electricity sales auctions.

The purpose of implementing training is to improve the quality of participation in bidding and reduce the number of violations and technical errors that lead to refusals to sign auction certificates and, as a result, financial losses. Participation in the training is free of charge and mandatory for all representatives of companies planning to participate in auctions.

To train participants, an online platform has been operating since July 2025, which includes a specialized course for users of the electronic trading system of PP BETS ("Electric Power"). The program covers the full cycle of work in the system: from submitting applications to participating in auctions, including price warning and safety mechanisms.

The implementation of such changes will contribute to increasing the stability and predictability of auctions, reducing operational risks, ensuring timely and full sale of electricity by sellers, as well as strengthening the confidence of participants in the electronic trading system and auction results.

New participants are required to complete training before participating in trading. For existing participants already trading on the exchange, the deadline for completing training is set to August 30, 2026.

"The introduction of mandatory training is, first of all, a step towards market participants. We strive to ensure the most transparent and convenient participation in bidding without violations or technical errors that can cost companies real financial losses." "User knowledge and training contribute to increasing the efficiency and predictability of trading processes," commented Oleksandr Kovalenko, CEO of UEEX.

UEEX urges market participants to register on the training platform in advance and complete the course in a timely manner to ensure smooth admission to participate in auctions.

Information about registration and the training program is available on the Training Center website – www.ueex.com.ua.

Webinar on training for admission to electricity auctions under bilateral agreements