GM and Peak Energy will develop sodium-ion batteries for power grids. The new technology will reduce energy storage costs by 20% thanks to passive cooling.
Due to an attack on a substation, the ZNPP has lost external power for the 19th time. The plant is operating on diesel generators to provide cooling for its six reactors.
The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused food prices to rise. The UN warns of the risk of mass starvation due to a funding deficit.
The IRGC has banned the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening new attacks. US Central Command denies reports of the route being blocked.
On the night of June 11, explosions rang out and fires broke out in occupied Crimea. Power went out in Sevastopol, and numerous drones were spotted over the peninsula.
Brent rose to $93. 10 due to Trump's threats to attack Iran. The US President announced the secret escorting of tankers to curb market prices.
Due to Russian attacks and NPP maintenance, an energy deficit of up to 2. 4 GW is expected this summer. In the event of heatwaves and further destruction, the capacity shortage could reach 40%.
Drones attacked two foreign vessels in the Black Sea waters. Energy facilities and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region also came under fire.
"Naftogaz" has booked capacity at an LNG terminal in Lithuania for 2033–2044. This will provide access to the global gas market and strengthen energy security.
Six individuals will stand trial in Odesa for the embezzlement of UAH 20. 7 million during the procurement of uninterruptible power supplies for traffic lights. Officials and businessmen inflated tender prices.
Fedorov and Pistorius agreed on aid priorities ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, and Ukrainian drones of various types.
Defense forces struck substations and infrastructure of the Mariupol port, cutting off its power. The shadow fleet vessel Lady Augusta was also hit.
Since the beginning of the week, the enemy has attacked 11 regions, injuring dozens of people. Residential buildings, energy infrastructure, and a Panama-flagged vessel came under fire.
The Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association (UREA) has appealed to the NEURC and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine regarding the revision of the electricity transmission tariff.
The Parliament approved amendments to the 2026 budget, increasing spending on security and defense by UAH 1. 56 trillion. Additionally, UAH 559.1 million was allocated for energy needs.
Six regions have been de-energized due to shelling, and a UAV attacked an energy workers' vehicle in the Kharkiv region. No consumption restrictions are forecasted for June 10.
Vanguard Energy plans to deliver 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba for the private sector. This would be the largest shipment from the US since 1960.
Following explosions on June 9, power went out in Melitopol, Tokmak, and Henichesk. The ATESH movement reports a lack of mobile communication and internet in the occupied territories.
The State Property Fund has appealed to the HACC to lift the seizures on the Samara - Western Direction oil pipeline. Following this, the asset will be transferred to Ukrtransnafta.
Odrex receives millions from the budget despite criminal cases and the loss of a license by one of its legal entities.
In May 2026, annual inflation in Ukraine slowed to 8. 2%. Fruit prices saw the largest increase at 11.1%, while egg prices fell by 15.3%.
The SvitloDIM program provides up to 300,000 hryvnias for equipment to keep elevators and water supply running. By the end of the year, they plan to cover 3,600 apartment buildings.
In Semenivka, an FPV drone hit a car delivering bread. The 55-year-old driver was hospitalized with blast injury (acoustic trauma); energy infrastructure facilities were also damaged.
Due to shelling and severe weather conditions, consumers in eight regions were left without electricity. Outage schedules have not been introduced, but the public is asked to conserve energy during evening hours.
The global share of gas fell to 21. 8% due to the development of renewable sources. Solar energy accounted for 75% of the growth in electricity demand in 2025.
Zelenskyy commented on the removal of Ukrainian flags in Britain and called for the transfer of funds from Chelsea. The President plans to invite King Charles to Ukraine.
Delcy Rodríguez and Recep Erdoğan discussed cooperation in energy and trade. The parties plan to increase trade volume to $3 billion.
In the city of Reutlingen, an investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack on a critical infrastructure facility. Tens of thousands of homes and a local hospital were left without electricity.
An energy facility was damaged in the Koriukivka district due to an enemy strike. Over 7,000 subscribers remain without electricity; restoration work is underway.
The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation has established a headquarters due to the increase in aerial attacks on energy facilities. This has led to temporary difficulties with fuel supplies in the south.
