DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY LOGISTICS AS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO OPTIMIZING THE ENERGY SYSTEM OF UKRAINE

Abstract

The full-scale war has shown that Ukraine’s energy system has significant vulnerabilities, especially due to its dependence on a centralized model of resource management and distribution. The destruction of energy infrastructure, disruptions in supply, and the need for rapid restoration of facilities have demonstrated that the country requires a new approach to organizing energy flows. Therefore, energy logistics, which combines the management of energy resources, electricity, fuel, equipment, information, and financial flows, is becoming especially important for the modernization of Ukraine’s energy sector. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to justify the importance of energy logistics as an innovative approach to improving the functioning of Ukraine’s energy system. The paper identifies the main areas of its application, possible economic benefits of implementation, and the risks that may arise under wartime conditions. Materials and methods. The study uses a systematic approach, analysis of scientific sources, generalization of information, comparative analysis of modern logistics solutions in the energy sector, and logical modelling of the main connections between the elements of energy logistics. Results. The paper shows that energy logistics is an important system for managing energy flows. It combines distributed generation, energy storage systems, smart grids, digital platforms, demand forecasting, and modern approaches to sustainable development. The proposed conceptual model demonstrates how logistics tools can influence economic results, the organization of energy enterprises, and risk reduction. The application of such solutions makes it possible to reduce costs, respond more quickly to accidents and disruptions, increase the reliability of energy supply, and create better conditions for the use of renewable energy sources. Conclusions. The development of energy logistics is an important direction for the modernization of Ukraine’s energy system. It allows the transition from separate quick decisions during crises to more systematic, predictable, and economically justified management of energy flows. The effectiveness of this approach depends on the level of digitalization of energy enterprises, data quality, the interaction of information systems, and cooperation between participants in the energy market.