Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
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.
Over 4 days, Russia shelled Sumy Oblast 420 times, resulting in deaths and injuries. More than 50 houses, businesses, and critical infrastructure were damaged.
"Naftogaz" is considering various scenarios, including strict consumption restrictions. Industry is recommended to import gas, the state is looking for funding for purchases.
The Cabinet appointed deputy ministers of energy and the head of the State Agency for Tourism Development. Several deputy ministers of defense and healthcare were also dismissed.
russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. The power system is recovering from the attacks, and emergency recovery work is underway.
Despite the violation of the "energy truce", large infrastructure facilities, such as "Ukrenergo", are not attacked. However, Russia is attacking frontline facilities.
The NERC retained the heat tariff for the population of Kyiv from CHP-5 and CHP-6 at the level of UAH 969. 89/Gcal for the period of martial law and 6 months after. Tariffs for other consumers will increase.
Today, electricity consumption has increased by 16% due to the cold weather. Ukrenergo urges to consume electricity sparingly from 8:00 to 21:00, and bad weather has cut power to 10 settlements.
The Ministry of Energy has denied information about a possible increase in electricity and gas tariffs. The issue of tariff revision is not currently on the agenda.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians are urged to use electricity sparingly, especially from 17:00 to 21:00.
The investigation into the case of Oleksandr Heila, who is suspected of receiving a bribe for permission to export equipment from the front line, has been completed. NABU has opened defense materials for review.
The capital's developer Voitsekhovskyi, who is suspected of fraud with investors of 42 new buildings, has been extradited to Ukraine. He was chosen as a preventive measure - detention.
German Halushchenko called to prevent the resumption of operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under Russian control due to threats to nuclear safety. The minister also raised the issue of the illegal rotation of IAEA experts at the station.
Ukraine and Italy have signed an agreement to contribute EUR 13 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine. Established in 2022, the Fund has already received pledges from partners worth more than €1 billion.
“Ukrenergo has launched a mobile application to monitor the situation with electricity supply in real time. The application is available for Android and iOS and informs about the need to save energy and the presence of blackouts in the regions.
“Ukrenergo introduces power restrictions for industry and business on February 28 from 5:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00. No disconnections of household consumers are planned, but the schedules may change.
The Ministry of Energy has been instructed to coordinate the defense of the gas transportation system with the military. The government is working on a gas supply strategy and increasing domestic gas production.