Optimization and diversification of natural gas supply in Ukraine

This article considers different variants of natural gas supply in Ukraine which are based on the main tendencies regional markets and some important factors, such as: possibility to use storage system, changes government regulation innovations energy generation sphere. The purpose this work is substantiate current strategy basis quantitative methods. results are: Numerical estimation positive effect, gained from using system; effect diversification terms decreasing potential role Gazprom monopoly. population response evaluation price rising. provides an effective tool for assessing possible consequences decisions state bodies when moving away existing monopoly system macroeconomic options. assessment gradual convergence creation a global market proposed