The government transferred powers to the Ministry of Energy to formulate policy in the field of managing the exclusion zone, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and radioactive waste. Previously, these functions were performed by the liquidated Ministry of Environmental Protection.
A delegation from France and Ukraine visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, inspecting the New Safe Confinement and a facility damaged by a UAV attack. The parties discussed cooperation in nuclear safety and radioactive waste management.
The smoke in the area of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is caused by a forest fire at a safe distance. The power lines connecting the ZNPP to Ukraine's energy system are operating stably, providing reliable external power to the plant.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 5% due to cloudy weather and rains, which reduced the efficiency of solar power plants. 29 settlements in four regions are without power due to bad weather, and regional power grid brigades are working to restore it.
In the updated government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, most ministers retained their positions, some swapped chairs. Denys Shmyhal headed the Ministry of Defense, Herman Halushchenko — the Ministry of Justice, and Svitlana Hrynchuk — the Ministry of Energy.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 5. 1% due to heat and low efficiency of solar power plants. 8 settlements in two regions are without power due to bad weather.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
Agreements to support Ukrainian hydropower were signed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. The European Investment Bank will provide a 200 million euro loan, while Italian and German companies will assist with infrastructure and specialist training.
Russian occupiers struck a facility of JSC "Sumyoblenergo", damaging energy equipment. Restoration work is underway to restore electricity supply to city residents.
Ukrainian energy workers have restored a damaged power transmission line connecting the Zaporizhzhia NPP to Ukraine's energy system. The station is once again receiving electricity, but remains on a single power source.
Russia attacked the power transmission line connecting the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP with Ukraine's energy system. The nuclear facility was once again left without power, which is necessary for stable operation and radiation safety.
Ukraine extended the agreement with Poland on gas imports until September 2024, doubling the permitted volume to 12. 4 million cubic meters per day. This strengthens the country's energy security and opens access to new supply sources, including LNG terminals in Poland and Lithuania.
Minister of Energy German Halushchenko confirmed that the issue of purchasing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi NPP remains open, despite Bulgaria's statements about refusal. Ukraine plans to cooperate with the IAEA to promote this project.
Ukraine's energy system is operating stably, but the situation remains complex due to unprecedented attacks. Such strikes can affect electricity generation and distribution.
Minister of Energy German Galushchenko stated that Ukraine will be provided with gas for the heating season. Despite the difficult situation due to RF attacks on gas production, gas imports will increase.
Ukraine's energy system is balanced even during peak loads, according to the Ministry of Energy. Outages are possible only in case of strikes on energy infrastructure, repair work is ongoing according to schedule.
The GTS operators of Poland and Ukraine will increase the guaranteed throughput capacity in the direction of Ukraine to 12. 4 million m³ per day. This decision diversifies gas supplies and expands import routes.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, more than 64,000 damages to the energy infrastructure have been recorded. In March, there were more than 1,400 new attacks on the energy system.
The Ukrainian energy system is balanced and operating stably, there are no outages, except for the combat zone. The situation is better than last year due to additional capacity and imports.
The IAEA Board of Governors stated that the restart of the ZNPP reactors is possible only after the station is returned to the control of the Ukrainian regulator. Any attempts to launch power units are a threat.
Ukraine and the IAEA agreed that until nuclear safety standards are met, the launch of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is impossible. Halushchenko and Grossi discussed the development of nuclear energy.
Ukraine will pass the summer and autumn without problems and will prepare for winter in time if there are no massive shelling of energy facilities. Simplification of procedures stimulates the development of generation.
Due to damage to power equipment caused by enemy strikes, scheduled power outages are being introduced in Kherson Oblast. Oblenergo is working on developing clear hourly outage schedules.
The Minister of Energy stressed the importance of returning the ZNPP to Ukrainian control. Only a licensed operator can ensure the safety of the facility by adhering to standards.
Part of the Odesa district lost power on June 2 due to a local accident. Energy workers are working to restore power supply, and no outages are planned yet.
The government appointed a deputy minister of energy, a state secretary of the Ministry of Health, a deputy head of the State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources for digital transformation, and a head of the State Film Agency. The details of the personnel appointments were reported by the government's representative in parliament, Taras Melnychuk.
NEURC simplified the conditions for gas transportation through the Trans-Balkan Corridor. This will allow importing up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day, strengthening the energy security of the region.
Due to bad weather, 32 settlements in two regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 7.9% due to cloudy weather, but the system is balanced.
The Ministry of Energy reported that the situation in the power system is stable, but blackouts are possible in the summer due to Russian strikes. Ukraine's losses amount to 10 GW of generating capacity.
There will be no significant changes to the booking criteria in the near future, they are transparent and understandable. The criteria satisfy the military, no review is planned.
