Ukraine plans energy system decentralization

The Cabinet of Ministers is considering building a decentralized energy system that will become less vulnerable to russian shelling. It is, in particular, about the construction of mini-power plants and small generation facilities. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during the government meeting on January 3. Shmyhal also noted that it is about the creation … Read more

EBRD to provide Ukraine with EUR 372 million to repair energy infrastructure

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development approved a financing package for 372 million euros to support Ukrenergo. This is stated in the Bank’s statement. “The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a financing package that will bring €372 million to support Ukraine’s electricity transmission company, Ukrenergo, to make swift emergency repairs … Read more

Fitch downgrades DTEK Energy to ‘RD’; upgrades to ‘CC’

Fitch Ratings has downgraded DTEK Energy B.V.’s Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘Restricted Default’ (RD) from ‘C’ following the execution of the tender offer and the company’s disclosure of the result of its consent solicitation related to changes in the notes’ documentation, the agency said on its website. “We view the … Read more

Turkish company plans to supply Ukraine with electricity via floating power plants in Moldova and Romania

To supply electricity via transmission lines to Ukraine to help its energy system, the Turkish company Karpowership is in talks to send power plant ships to Romania or Moldova. Company president Zeynep Harezi said this in an interview with Anadolu Agency. The publication said that the company is discussing the supply of up to 400 … Read more

Ukraine’s energy system gradually restored but situation in east remains hard

After a massive russian missile attack, the energy system of Ukraine is working on gradually restoring the electricity supply. Still, the situation remains challenging in the east, where on December 6, the invaders fired another attack on energy facilities. The Ukrenergo electricity company reported this. The company said that the units, disconnected due to damage … Read more

Zelensky: Exemption from VAT, import duty of energy equipment to simplify its supply to Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said exemption from VAT and duties on energy equipment will simplify and reduce the cost of its supplies to Ukraine. “Today, the government of Ukraine made an important decision that will help pass the winter period. Imports of goods needed during the heating season will be exempt from VAT … Read more

Decision to nationalize Ukrnafta, Ukrtatnafta, ZTR, Motor Sich, AvtoKrAZ based on law and Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s order

The law on the transfer, expropriation or seizure of property under the legal regime of martial law or a state of emergency and the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dated November 6 on the decision of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made … Read more

Minister Galushchenko: 90% of wind energy facilities put out of service due to war

As a result of the Russian full-scale invasion, 90% of wind energy facilities and 45-50% of solar energy facilities have been put out of service in Ukraine. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko in an interview with We-Ukraine Channel. “Green energy is probably the most affected industry, as most of our capacities … Read more