16.12.2025
Ascania Energy—one of the leading players in the Ukrainian electricity and natural gas supply market—has joined the Energy Club business community. The company is part of the diversified Ascania holding, which boasts a nearly 30-year history and over 3,000 employees. Today, it serves as an energy partner for hundreds of enterprises, ranging from industry and the agricultural sector to logistics and commercial real estate.
In recent years, Ascania Energy has been actively developing new directions: gas supply, the implementation of energy storage systems, the construction of in-house generation based on Solar Power Plants (SPP), and comprehensive energy efficiency solutions for business. Even during martial law, the company did not halt its development and launched a new line of service—electrical installation works for corporate clients. At the end of 2024, the group received ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certification, confirming its systemic approach to quality, ecology, and occupational health and safety.
Yevhen Piatko, CEO of Ascania Energy, is a manager with 12 years of experience in business development within the holding and the expert who, since 2019, has transformed Ascania Energy from an internal supplier into a large-scale market participant.
In an interview with the Energy Club media department, Yevhen Piatko discussed the company’s development, strategic plans for the coming years, the challenges and future of the Ukrainian energy sector, as well as expectations from cooperation with the club and priority areas for development within the community.
— Mr. Piatko, please introduce your company. Tell us about its main activities, key areas of work, and its place in the Ukrainian energy market.
— Ascania Energy is a group of energy companies belonging to the diversified Ascania holding, operating as an energy partner for business. Our key directions include electricity and gas supply, the implementation of energy storage systems (ESS), the development of in-house generation based on solar plants, and comprehensive energy efficiency solutions for corporate clients. We focus on helping companies navigate difficult periods in the energy market with minimal risks and predictable costs.
— What achievements is the company proud of?
— We are proud of our clients’ trust and the fact that we have been working with some of them for several years with unchanged supply conditions, despite market turbulence. For us, this is about trust and playing the long game. Clients who choose us are looking for stability, service, and reputation.
Additionally, we have already implemented typical energy storage system solutions (in the 105 kW / 215 kWh format) at various Ascania group facilities and are now scaling this experience for larger projects. In parallel, we are building solar power plants that we immediately integrate with storage solutions without unnecessary intermediaries. Another achievement is that we have transitioned from being just a “resource supplier” to the role of an “energy advisor” for clients: we help build procurement strategies, optimize consumption schedules, and reduce risks.
— What strategic goals does the company have for the next 1–3 years?
— Our priorities are to develop comprehensive turnkey energy services, increase the share of our own and partner generation using gas piston units and Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and expand our fleet of energy storage systems. A specific focus is the development of business solutions that combine flexibility (storage, load management) and economy (optimization of operations on the Day-Ahead Market/Intraday Market). We also plan to more actively develop decentralized energy supply projects for industrial clients.
— What was the main incentive for Ascania Energy to join the Energy Club? What expectations do you have for this membership?
— The main incentive is the desire to be part of a professional community that actually influences the rules of the game in the market. We expect that through membership, we will be able to exchange experience faster, better understand market needs, and, together with other participants, formulate proposals to regulators and the government. for us, this is also a platform where we can test ideas for new products and solutions together with the market, rather than in isolation.
— Did you have prior experience cooperating with the Energy Club or its members?
— Yes, we have repeatedly intersected with Energy Club member companies in joint projects, discussions regarding the gas and electricity markets, and at specialized events. Our colleagues often participated in panel discussions and expert discussions organized or partnered by the Energy Club. Therefore, the decision to formally join was a logical continuation of existing interactions.
— What specific benefits do you see in membership in this industry community, especially in current conditions?
— In current conditions, three things are valuable: quick access to quality information, the ability to speak directly with market colleagues, and a consolidated business position in dialogue with the state. The Energy Club provides all three. Furthermore, the club gives us the opportunity to better understand the expectations of large consumers, producers, and traders—and, accordingly, to fine-tune our products more precisely.
— What problems or challenges facing the group of companies or the industry in general do you hope to overcome or mitigate through participation in the Club?
— Key challenges include high market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and the need for investment in system flexibility (storage, maneuvering generation, demand management). Through the Energy Club, we count on contributing to the development of more predictable market rules and instruments that will allow businesses to invest more safely in infrastructure and technology. It is also important to jointly seek models that will help Ukrainian companies compete in the new European energy reality.
— How do you plan to participate in the Club’s activities?
— We plan to participate in working groups related to the gas market, electricity, RES, and energy storage systems. We are ready to share practical cases of implementing storage solutions, combining SPP and storage, and building procurement strategies for business. It is also important for us to join specialized events—as speakers, moderators, or partners—where we can add expertise.
— Which areas of cooperation within the Club are the highest priority for you?
— For us, four directions are prioritized:
The more transparency and substantive conversation there is, the stronger the market.
— How do you see your role in building a strong and resilient energy system in Ukraine, particularly through the prism of cooperation in the Energy Club?
— The role of Ascania Energy is to be a partner that brings systematicity and flexibility to energy operations for business. We do not just sell a resource; we help clients become more resilient: reducing peak loads, diversifying supply sources, and investing in their own generation and storage. Within the Energy Club, we can scale these approaches, making them more accessible and understandable for a wider range of companies.
— What joint initiatives do you think the Energy Club and its members could implement to support, restore, and develop the Ukrainian energy sector?
— These could be joint pilot projects for decentralized energy supply for critical infrastructure, industry, and communities based on RES and storage systems. Creating joint analytical products—on gas and electricity markets, balancing, and integration with European markets—is also important. A separate direction is joint participation in international initiatives to showcase Ukraine’s potential as a partner in energy transformation.
— What is your vision of the future Ukrainian energy market in 5–10 years? What role will your company and the Energy Club play in this vision?
— In 5–10 years, the Ukrainian energy market will be significantly more integrated into the European space, with a higher share of RES and substantially higher requirements for system flexibility and controllability. The winners will not be those who sell a “kilowatt-hour,” but those who know how to manage risks, balance systems, and create comprehensive value for the client. Ascania Energy sees itself as exactly this kind of player, and the Energy Club as the platform where the rules of this new game are formed.
— What are your wishes for other members of the Energy Club and potential partners?
— Develop the market and services, not just compete with discounts. Now is a time when joint solutions and partnership models matter more than the fight for a single client. If we, as a market, learn to honestly share experience and defend clear rules together—everyone wins.
Energy today is not just about an industry, but about the security and resilience of the country as a whole. Every responsible step by business in energy matters. Therefore, we are glad to be part of the Energy Club and are ready to contribute to the collective result.
Energy Club Dossier:
Yevhen Vadymovych Piatko — Ukrainian manager in the energy sector.
Born on May 20, 1990, in Kherson. Educated at Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, specializing in “Finance.”
He began his professional career in investment consulting, holding the position of Deputy Head of Analytical Department at the investment company Astarta-Tanit. Later, he joined the Ascania group of companies, where he was responsible for business development for over 12 years as the Head of Business Development.
Since 2019, Yevhen Piatko has managed the energy business of the Ascania group and is currently the CEO of the Ascania Energy group of companies. Under his leadership, the company has strengthened its position in the electricity and natural gas supply market, is developing energy-efficient solutions for business, and promotes the implementation of modern technologies in Ukraine’s energy sector.
