Ukraine needs at least 5.4 billion euros to prepare for the next heating season, and First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen and proposed a series of measures to the EU to accelerate procurement and project implementation, the Ministry of Energy reported, according to UNN.
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During the meeting, the head of the Ministry of Energy noted that "thanks to the support of the EU and all international partners, Ukraine is working continuously on restoration."
The parties also discussed financing needs. In particular, Denys Shmyhal noted that "Ukraine needs at least 5.4 billion euros to prepare for the next heating season."
Ukraine needs more than 5 billion euros to prepare for the heating season - Shmyhal26.04.26, 14:23
"We welcome the EU Council's decision to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan and appreciate this important step. It is critically important that a significant portion — up to 5 billion euros from the total EU financial assistance package — be directed specifically toward infrastructure protection, restoration of heat supply, development of distributed generation, and the creation of strategic reserves," Shmyhal noted.
Given the urgency of winter preparations, Shmyhal "proposed a series of measures to the European Commission to accelerate procurement and project implementation." "Among them are the introduction of mechanisms for direct or ultra-urgent procurement of critical equipment, strengthening procurement capacity, and prioritizing delivery timelines," the Ministry of Energy reported.
The participants also discussed the continuation of Ukraine's European integration in the energy sector and the implementation of reforms.