A scheme involving a preferential electricity tariff for the PLAZA shopping mall has been exposed in Zakarpattia. The losses due to the entrepreneur's machinations amounted to over 3.4 million hryvnias.
Ukraine ended the season with coal reserves of 2. 4 million tons and 13.2 billion cubic meters of gas. Gas production increased to 16.97 billion cubic meters, all 9 nuclear power plant units were operating.
Ukraine has sent a request to Israel for the extradition of businessmen in a corruption case at Energoatom. The suspects are linked to a $100 million scheme.
The Prosecutor General's Office sent an extradition request for Mindich in the "Midas" case. The 24-volume documents were revised together with NABU due to technical shortcomings.
Ukraine is initiating cooperation with Bulgaria in the field of nuclear energy to increase exports. The final decision on the project's implementation rests with the Bulgarian side.
The governments of the countries agreed on joint projects for demining the Black Sea and using gas storage facilities. The parties will develop nuclear energy and logistics.
Ukraine has replaced Russian nuclear fuel with resources from Westinghouse. The parties plan to build power units and localize production by 2028.
Ukraine will develop autonomous energy clusters and decentralized generation. Shmyhal called on investors to participate in gas extraction and nuclear projects.
Due to the disconnection of the "Dniprovska" line, the Zaporizhzhia NPP is powered by only one backup grid. During the occupation, 12 complete blackouts have already been recorded at the facility.
The occupied ZNPP is left with a single backup power transmission line after the main one was disconnected. Rafael Grossi is negotiating repairs to the damage.
An ornament covering an area of over 1,800 square meters was depicted on two power units of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. The record was set on the anniversary of synchronization with the EU energy grid.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Ukraine and the Baltic states are pressuring Hungary regarding energy supplies. Budapest refuses to buy more expensive oil for the sake of sovereignty.
The President of the European Commission called for adherence to the course of renewable and nuclear energy. Dependence on imports cost the EU 3 billion euros in 10 days.
Magamedrasulov from NABU "participated" in Operation Midas while on vacation in Tenerife with his girlfriend, - Media.
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos may be clearing the energy market for individuals connected to him. His wife previously worked in the business structures of a person accused of illegal earnings in the energy sector.
The 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 power transmission line has been connected to the Zaporizhzhia NPP after repair work. This strengthens the nuclear safety of the plant, which now has two available power transmission lines.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution recognizing the nuclear risks from Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that these actions by Russia constitute nuclear terrorism.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Over four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine's energy sector has suffered losses of $24. 8 billion. 27 GW of generation has been lost, of which 15.5 GW due to the occupation of energy facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Russia may withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to territorial concessions. The US will seek Ukraine's abandonment of Donbas in exchange for a frozen conflict.
On February 26, the first meeting of the supervisory board of JSC NNEGC "Energoatom" took place, where Rumina Velshi was elected as the chair and Patrick Fragman as the vice-chair. The board reaffirmed the priority of nuclear safety and began analyzing the company's activities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
The government has approved a model charter for fuel and energy complex enterprises. This will allow for the implementation of modern corporate governance standards and increased transparency.
Svyrydenko met with the head of the State Audit Service of Ukraine, Alla Basalaieva, and heard a report on the preliminary findings of the audit of NNEGC "Energoatom. "
Ukraine has agreed to attract over 600 million euros in financial and technical assistance for the restoration of its energy sector. The country will also receive equipment from at least six decommissioned European combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs).
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko will receive a notice of suspicion after being detained at the border in the "Midas" case. He tried to leave the country but was stopped by law enforcement officers.
Andriy Sybiha appealed to the G7 countries to increase energy assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense. He noted that Ukraine needs about $15 billion to finance air defense.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to report on Russian strikes that threaten nuclear safety. Ukraine proposed amending the IAEA Statute to limit Russia's rights.
The head of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate, Oleh Korikov, stated that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating, with four power outages recorded. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called on the world to stop Russia and impose sanctions against "Rosatom."
Ukrainian nuclear power plants are operating within the norms of nuclear and radiation safety. The radiation situation at the NPP sites is stable, and over 90% of capacity has been restored.