Underground Gas Storage (UGS) Key Technical Expert (minimum input 400 working days)

Posted on:
19 Dec, 2025
Application by:
30 Jan, 2026
Project status:
Tender
Project title:
EU-Technical Assistance Support to Ukraine's Ministry of Energy on Renewable Gas Policy and evaluation of Gas Infrastructure
Period of project:
start date: 01/05/2026
Duration of assignment:
36 months
Country:
Ukraine
Workplace:
Kyiv and home based
Job code:
40268

Project description

The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to enhance Ukraine’s energy security and independence while supporting the implementation of reforms in Ukraine’s energy sector in accordance with the EU’s energy acquis and Ukraine’s commitments under the Energy Community Treaty, including obligations for the candidate country.

The specific objectives of this contract are as follows:

The technical component is to support the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, GTSO and UTG in evaluating the feasibility of hydrogen transportation and storage using the existing gas infrastructure.

The legal component is to assist the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine in developing key areas of state policy on renewable gases, ensuring alignment with the EU’s acquis.

Qualifications

Qualification and skills: 

3.1: At least a Master degree in Engineering (petroleum, geological, mechanical, chemical or energy engineering) or a bachelor degree in the same field(s) plus at least 880 FTE of relevant professional experience. 

3.2: Advanced English language skills of at least C1 (understanding, speaking, writing in accordance with CEFR) required. 

3.3: Asset: A good command of Ukrainian of at least level B2 (understanding, speaking, writing in accordance with CEFR). 

General professional experience: 

3.4: At least 1 100 FTE of engineering experience for an underground gas storage (UGS) facility or closely related subsurface engineering activities, such as wells, reservoir performance, surface facilities or gas treatment systems. 

Specific professional experience: 

3.5: At least 1 100 FTE of experience implementing engineering or modernisation projects for EU Gas Storage Operators, covering subsurface or surface UGS systems. 

3.6: Experience in conducting at least two (2) technical audits for the EU gas storage operators such as well integrity, reservoir deliverability, compression systems and compliance with EU standards. 

3.7: Asset: Experience in hydrogen UGS repurposing or hydrogen readiness research project(s), such as geomechanical stability, reservoir deliverability and well completion integrity. 

3.8: Asset: Experience in drafting UGS or hydrogen storage operational guidelines, modernisation roadmaps or technical standards.

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